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KB07 AAN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,518 mi
Last recorded155,518 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB07 AAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 155,518 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 May 2023 155,518 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 150,434 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 150,434 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 144,032 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 140,969 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 140,956 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 134,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from spare wheel well ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill (5.2.6)

central lower windscreen cracked

engine management light on

Fail 16 May 2018 134,745 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box support bracket fractured (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edges, no tread (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak from spare wheel well ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill (5.2.6)

central lower windscreen cracked

engine management light on

Fail 15 May 2018 134,742 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine check lamp lit.

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust bracket fractured and poorly supported.

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill has advanced corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 124,352 miles

EML on

Offside Outer sill corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 124,347 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

EML on

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 112,476 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 112,476 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 99,222 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 86,004 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 74,238 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 63,011 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 63,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 May 2011 49,451 miles

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

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)

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

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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KB07 AAN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KB07 AAN, 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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KB07 AAN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 May 2007.

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