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KJ07 XSO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,984 mi
Last recorded141,984 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ07 XSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 141,984 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 141,984 miles

Windscreen washer not working pipe lose (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 133,337 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 133,337 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 125,182 miles

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

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

Rear exchauste heat shield loose

Pass 9 Jun 2022 117,402 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 109,903 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 109,903 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 103,357 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 103,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 100,824 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 100,096 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 100,096 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 99,185 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 99,185 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 96,152 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 96,152 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 91,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 91,584 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 85,179 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 85,179 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 82,074 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 82,074 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 73,072 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 58,130 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 58,130 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 42,917 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 42,917 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XSO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XSO, 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 XSO registered?

KJ07 XSO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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