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KJ07 XSH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,704 mi
Last recorded81,704 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 81,704 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 76,817 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 71,240 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 67,538 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 67,537 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres have cuts deep enough to reach cords - wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 63,526 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r foot/handbrake performance low

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 13 Feb 2019 60,112 miles

exhaust front flexi section worn

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

Fail 13 Feb 2019 60,111 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust front flexi section worn

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

Pass 26 Jan 2018 57,265 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

Pass 1 Feb 2017 49,264 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to excess

Pass 13 Feb 2016 40,670 miles

o/s/f brake pads 75% worn

Fail 13 Feb 2016 40,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f brake pads 75% worn

Pass 22 Jan 2015 33,287 miles

front flexi-joint exhaust section slight blow

front tyres worn to excess

Pass 3 Jan 2014 29,588 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 24,632 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 21,249 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 18,384 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 XSH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XSH, 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 XSH registered?

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

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The MOT history for KJ07 XSH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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