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KG07 VGA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,616 mi
Last recorded105,616 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG07 VGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 105,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 105,616 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 104,557 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 102,172 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x ()

Under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2018 99,099 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x ()

Under-trays fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2018 99,099 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside rear tyre perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x ()

Under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2017 96,555 miles

N/S/R Tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2017 96,555 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

N/S/R Tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 94,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2016 94,444 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Under trays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2015 92,046 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 157,891 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 157,891 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2014 157,643 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 151,537 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 142,812 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 7 Mar 2011 108,438 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 108,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 68,266 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 67,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KG07 VGA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KG07 VGA, 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 KG07 VGA registered?

KG07 VGA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 March 2007.

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