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KH07 LXY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,766 mi
Last recorded88,766 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH07 LXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 88,766 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 88,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush ripped & partially fallen out, causing excessive movement. adversely effecting braking and steering (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 85,194 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure positioned incorrectly (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides & axle slightly corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 85,068 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides & arms corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi area (full system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides slightly misted/cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure positioned incorrectly (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides & axle slightly corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 82,033 miles

Front headlight covers corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2022 73,318 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2021 64,449 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 55,294 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 46,093 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 36,407 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 26,626 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes have slight play

n,s,r tyre perished

restricted underside inspection (under trays fitted)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 16,978 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 10,717 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall deteriated

Pass 24 Sep 2014 9,598 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 8,045 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 6,383 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 4,334 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 2,936 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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KH07 LXY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KH07 LXY, 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 KH07 LXY registered?

KH07 LXY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 July 2007.

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