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KJ07 DGU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

68,178 mi
Last recorded68,178 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ07 DGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 68,178 miles

1 of 2 offside rear sidelights inoperative

Pass 30 May 2025 67,526 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 66,047 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 66,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn anti roll bar link pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid hose split? (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 61,168 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

windscreen washer pipe split but still provides enough to clear the screen

Fail 13 May 2023 61,168 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

parking brake has little reserve travel

windscreen washer pipe split but still provides enough to clear the screen

Pass 28 May 2022 58,659 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 58,659 miles

Battery leaking Leaking acid all along bottom behind bracket (4.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 55,738 miles

offside front outer c.v boot damp

Pass 29 May 2020 52,278 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 52,278 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 48,143 miles

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

check wheel alignment?

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

slight grease around offside outer c.v boot area

strong advise offside front tyre no tread outer edge almost worn through

Pass 28 Mar 2018 44,213 miles

o,s,f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2018 44,167 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o,s,f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2017 40,130 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 35,836 miles

Both front tyres perishing and nsf worn on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2015 32,076 miles

nearside front wishbone inner rear bush split

Pass 22 Mar 2014 28,180 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 25,135 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 25,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,632 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 19,253 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 19,253 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 11,792 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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KJ07 DGU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DGU, 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 DGU registered?

KJ07 DGU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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