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HV07 KCY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,230 mi
Last recorded53,230 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 KCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 53,230 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 51,020 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi has impact damage. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat fore and after mechanism not operating as intended. (NOT WORKING)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box split and deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 47,955 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall cut and damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat release mechanism inoperative.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm and wearing smooth on inner and outer edges. (165/70R14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 43,516 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 41,330 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Fail 3 Feb 2022 41,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush torn and has excess play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush torn and has excess play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer heavily corroded.

Pass 25 Jan 2021 40,960 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 39,782 miles

Exhaust system rusting

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 39,782 miles

Exhaust system rusting

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 37,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured slight damage and dirty inside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside door and sill is dented

Pass 31 Jan 2018 34,797 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 31,867 miles

Front alternator wiring loose

Front wipers smear

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 29,300 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread low outter edge

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked wet and dirty inside. (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 29,300 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre tread low outter edge

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked wet and dirty inside. (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 26,517 miles

front wiper blades judder

offside repeater lens starting to discolour

small chips windscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2014 23,020 miles

Front wipers are starting to smear.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Slightly long hand brake free play.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 19,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wiper blades slight judder

Pass 25 Feb 2012 16,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wiper blades slight judder

Pass 22 Feb 2011 15,692 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 12,652 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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HV07 KCY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,240 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV07 KCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HV07 KCY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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