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KJ07 DCY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,144 mi
Last recorded100,144 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 100,144 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 100,144 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 96,339 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 96,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished and going bald outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and splitting through tread 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 96,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished and going bald outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and splitting through tread 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 92,031 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs, brake discs and pipes

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 87,195 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 82,202 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 82,202 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 78,137 miles

O/s/r tyres cracked and perished 185/60/14

Pass 19 Mar 2019 72,594 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 66,811 miles

All tyre cracking and perishing 185/60/14

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Mar 2017 60,610 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 55,139 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 49,979 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 44,809 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 39,848 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 35,216 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 30,281 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 25,806 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 DCY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DCY, 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 DCY registered?

KJ07 DCY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is KJ07 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ07 DCY shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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