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KB07 JKB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,204 mi
Last recorded146,204 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB07 JKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 146,204 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 139,430 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 139,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 132,078 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 128,018 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 125,265 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 125,264 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2019 122,366 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 117,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 117,314 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 109,920 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 98,440 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 84,778 miles

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

O/S/R brake dragging

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 84,746 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R brake dragging

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 70,171 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 70,171 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 57,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres stepped on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2012 46,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jul 2011 39,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 39,572 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 30,379 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)

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 JKB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JKB, 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 JKB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 July 2007.

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