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KC07 XVJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,750 mi
Last recorded31,750 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC07 XVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2026 31,750 miles

Front Lower Power steering component leaking Steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear BOTH tail light lenses faded

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 30,275 miles

Front Washer pipe split

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Tail lamp lenses faded on BOTH Sides of vehicle (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 30,275 miles

Front Washer pipe split

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Tail lamp lenses faded on BOTH Sides of vehicle (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 27,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal cracking / perished

wear to edges n/s/f and o/s/f tyres

windscreen washer pipe split

Fail 4 Sep 2024 27,944 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal cracking / perished

wear to edges n/s/f and o/s/f tyres

windscreen washer pipe split

Pass 3 Oct 2023 25,584 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 22,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 20,739 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 20,739 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 20,238 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 19,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 18,201 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 17,342 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 16,324 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 14,818 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 13,357 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 11,655 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 9,947 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 8,189 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 6,674 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 XVJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc 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 KC07 XVJ, 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 KC07 XVJ registered?

KC07 XVJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 April 2007.

Is KC07 XVJ safe to buy?

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