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K17 KCG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,776 mi
Last recorded62,776 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 KCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 62,776 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 54,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 54,814 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 50,358 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 45,800 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 43,989 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 42,595 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front discs worn and lipped inners

inner front brake pads appear low

Fail 15 Oct 2020 42,595 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front discs worn and lipped inners

inner front brake pads appear low

Pass 11 Apr 2019 39,021 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 39,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 35,943 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2017 33,275 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 30,643 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 27,044 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 23,582 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 20,255 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 16,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2012 16,726 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 12,365 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 9,411 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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K17 KCG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K17 KCG, 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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K17 KCG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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