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KD07 YVC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

167,152 mi
Last recorded167,152 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD07 YVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 167,152 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded and starting to come off

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 161,946 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2019 161,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 153,414 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 153,273 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 145,698 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2017 145,681 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 139,595 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 139,595 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 133,828 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 30 Oct 2015 133,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2014 122,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake has a slight bind condition.

Pass 11 Oct 2014 122,951 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake has a slight bind condition.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 113,172 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2013 113,147 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 106,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake disc(s) worn

Pass 30 Sep 2011 89,438 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 68,589 miles

both front tyres very worn on edges

Fail 25 Oct 2010 68,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres very worn on edges

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 YVC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YVC, 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 KD07 YVC registered?

KD07 YVC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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