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KJ07 DHD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,599 mi
Last recorded138,599 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ07 DHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 138,599 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 138,593 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 133,002 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 133,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 124,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 113,498 miles

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

corrosion on rear silencer

rear exhaust heat shield not secure

Pass 7 Dec 2021 103,041 miles

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

corrosion on rear silencer

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2021 103,041 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion on rear silencer

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2020 96,875 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has play ,shaft to body ?..

Fail 9 Dec 2020 96,874 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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 linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has play ,shaft to body ?..

Pass 27 Dec 2019 89,610 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 89,311 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV Boot weeping grease

Pass 4 Dec 2018 77,510 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Dec 2018 77,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 71,635 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 67,412 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 62,302 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all items

Pass 23 Dec 2014 59,503 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 55,451 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 17 Feb 2014 55,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre heavily worn on edges

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 7 Feb 2013 45,464 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 9 Feb 2012 40,728 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack up

Offside front tyre starting to crack up

Pass 14 Feb 2011 37,844 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,872 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 DHD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 DHD, 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 DHD registered?

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

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