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KD07 FKN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,261 mi
Last recorded152,261 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD07 FKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 152,261 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 May 2019 152,124 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 138,603 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner tread

Offside Front tyre worn inner tread

Pass 1 Apr 2017 126,323 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 109,425 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 97,207 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 97,207 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 83,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

no tread on inner and outer parts of each front tyre,rest of tread on n/s/f 2mm rest of tread on o/s/f less than 3mm.Recommend their replaced

Fail 4 Mar 2014 83,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

no tread on inner and outer parts of each front tyre,rest of tread on n/s/f 2mm rest of tread on o/s/f less than 3mm.Recommend their replaced

Pass 18 Mar 2013 71,167 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs worn

o/s/r brake binding slightly

tread on o/s/r tyre less than 3mm

Fail 18 Mar 2013 71,166 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs worn

o/s/r brake binding slightly

tread on o/s/r tyre less than 3mm

Pass 30 Mar 2012 59,859 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 59,859 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advanced splitting of o/s/f wishbone rear bush ,recommend it to be replaced

light cracks in o/s/r tyre

tread on inner part of o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 31 Mar 2011 50,188 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 35,581 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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KD07 FKN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FKN, 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 FKN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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