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KC07 MXO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,175 mi
Last recorded141,175 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC07 MXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 141,175 miles

Front front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 139,078 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper Damaged

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 128,258 miles

Front Bumper Damaged

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 125,222 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 125,206 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front and Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake warning light on

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 116,766 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Brake Warning Light On (1.1.4 (a) (i))

N/S/Rear Light Cluster Loose

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

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

Reversing Lights Inop

Fail 14 Sep 2018 116,765 miles

Brake performance not tested Brakes Not Tested Due To Excessive Binding Of The Rear Brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Lower Arm Bushes Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective Brake Warning Light On (1.1.4 (a) (i))

N/S/Rear Light Cluster Loose

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

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

Reversing Lights Inop

Pass 9 Sep 2017 105,096 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 104,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 93,502 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 93,335 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 83,017 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator sensor not fitted correctly

Fail 20 Sep 2014 70,538 miles

Exhaust blow from front flexi-pipe. Passed emmisions all ok.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear wiper blades are smearing.

Front brake discs are lipped, RBT passed ok.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside number plate light unit is loose but not insecure

Slight coolant leak from radiator fan switch seal area.

Slight cracking to fuel filler cap sealing washer, not torn or split at the moment.

Pass 20 Sep 2014 70,538 miles

Exhaust blow from front flexi-pipe. Passed emmisions all ok.

Front and rear wiper blades are smearing.

Front brake discs are lipped, RBT passed ok.

Offside number plate light unit is loose but not insecure

Slight coolant leak from radiator fan switch seal area.

Slight cracking to fuel filler cap sealing washer, not torn or split at the moment.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,108 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Sep 2012 41,050 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Sep 2012 41,027 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Sep 2011 25,868 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 13,137 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 11,747 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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KC07 MXO 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 70%.

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 KC07 MXO, 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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KC07 MXO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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