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KC07 XYT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,837 mi
Last recorded100,837 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC07 XYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 100,837 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 100,170 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake high

Fail 16 Feb 2024 100,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake high

Pass 2 Feb 2023 98,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

windscreen washer pipe split by n/s bonnet hinge

Fail 2 Feb 2023 98,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

windscreen washer pipe split by n/s bonnet hinge

Pass 22 Jan 2022 96,612 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2021 90,617 miles

drivers door mirror glass cracked

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating

Pass 2 Jan 2020 88,653 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 88,653 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 83,313 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 83,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 78,466 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres heavily worn at inner & outer edges [185/60/14 82H]

o/s/ft., n/s ft. & n/s/rr tyres slightly perished at sidewalls

under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Fail 18 Aug 2017 78,466 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" aeroblade fitted (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working remade poor connection at bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 1x H7 bulb fitted (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" aeroblade fitted (8.2.2)

o/s & n/s front tyres heavily worn at inner & outer edges [185/60/14 82H]

o/s/ft., n/s ft. & n/s/rr tyres slightly perished at sidewalls

under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Pass 25 Jul 2016 72,569 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 72,569 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 67,167 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 59,032 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 49,659 miles

O/S AND N/S FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 49,659 miles

O/S AND N/S FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Pass 14 Aug 2012 41,440 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 32,806 miles

general wear on front discs

most of cars underside is covered in plastic

n/s/r tyre starting to get low on tread

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

Pass 11 Aug 2010 22,944 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)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 22,944 miles

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

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

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)

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 XYT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XYT, 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 XYT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 August 2007.

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