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K24 WAB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,627 mi
Last recorded115,627 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK24 WAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 115,627 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 115,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2024 112,509 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

parking brake level has little reverse travsl

Fail 28 Nov 2024 112,509 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

parking brake level has little reverse travsl

Pass 27 Nov 2023 109,782 miles

Head lamp aims just met requirements.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 106,922 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 100,354 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 95,827 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 91,236 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 87,039 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 85,341 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 79,976 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 75,527 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 70,498 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 66,561 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 61,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 61,769 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 56,215 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 52,462 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 42,868 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 32,076 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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K24 WAB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K24 WAB, 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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What year was K24 WAB registered?

K24 WAB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 March 2007.

Is K24 WAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K24 WAB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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