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KJ07 CYX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,603 mi
Last recorded98,603 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ07 CYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 98,603 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE PIPE, AREA. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2026 98,603 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE PIPE, AREA. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working REPLACE BULB. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 91,441 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 85,953 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 85,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 82,679 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 82,677 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 75,163 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 62,531 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 59,878 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 57,024 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 55,283 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 51,387 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 46,349 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 41,064 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 39,457 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 37,982 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 36,100 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 26,398 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 18,669 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 18,669 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 CYX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KJ07 CYX, 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 KJ07 CYX registered?

KJ07 CYX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 March 2007.

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