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KJ07 ELN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

221,860 mi
Last recorded221,860 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ07 ELN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 221,860 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 172,966 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 139,056 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin corrpsion (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2020 131,191 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 131,190 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 122,229 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 111,645 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 101,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3rd brake light (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 101,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3rd brake light (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 91,949 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

o/s n/s lower rear bushes deteriorating

Fail 28 Oct 2016 91,948 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s n/s front (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.6a)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

o/s n/s lower rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 31 Oct 2015 79,322 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in both front wishbones rear bushes

Pass 14 Oct 2014 61,866 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 43,826 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 43,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 41,611 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 34,117 miles

NSF tyre starting to develop a lump

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 26,135 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight damage to osr tyre inner sidewall

Pass 20 Jul 2010 13,132 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 13,132 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 ELN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ELN, 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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KJ07 ELN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 August 2007.

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