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KD07 EKA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,196 mi
Last recorded121,196 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD07 EKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 121,196 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 121,196 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 118,106 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 118,106 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 107,802 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Mar 2022 107,802 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2021 100,760 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 100,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 97,974 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 97,972 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 88,260 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 88,259 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 80,891 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 80,891 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 70,473 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 61,867 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 54,127 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 45,778 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 45,775 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 32,149 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 18,109 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 5,584 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 5,519 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 5,516 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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KD07 EKA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KD07 EKA, 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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KD07 EKA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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