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KE07 SFM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,043 mi
Last recorded105,043 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE07 SFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 105,043 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 105,030 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 101,922 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 97,841 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 97,841 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 94,468 miles

Both rear coil springs corroding

Front washers weak (still clearing screen)

Handbrake travel getting high

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush has movement

Pass 27 Feb 2021 90,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 90,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 83,820 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 83,819 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 81,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 75,730 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 75,729 miles

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

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

Both front tyres are cracking badly inner side walls

Pass 31 May 2016 75,064 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 73,466 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 70,951 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 68,797 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 May 2012 66,436 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 50,685 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 50,685 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 42,696 miles

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

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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KE07 SFM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KE07 SFM, 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 KE07 SFM registered?

KE07 SFM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 August 2007.

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