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KJ07 ATA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,665 mi
Last recorded65,665 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ07 ATA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 65,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear axle rusty

washer pipe split

Pass 19 May 2023 62,248 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 62,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides, 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 53,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

General underside corrosion to suspension components

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2022 53,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

General underside corrosion to suspension components

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 46,617 miles

Front discs corroded

general corrosion to front suspension components

Pass 7 Feb 2019 46,617 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2019 46,617 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 44,875 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 40,969 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 40,969 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185-60-r14-82t (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 38,789 miles

o/s rear tyre has cut in treads

Pass 30 Jul 2014 37,722 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 34,740 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both rear tyres have minor cuts and cracks in treads

Pass 18 Jul 2012 31,353 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 24,297 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 18,415 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 18,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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KJ07 ATA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KJ07 ATA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ07 ATA registered?

KJ07 ATA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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