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KM07 LUY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,645 mi
Last recorded82,645 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM07 LUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 82,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 80,023 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 79,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 73,650 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 73,650 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 70,516 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to limit, bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2019 66,959 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 62,587 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit, bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2017 57,170 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked flexi section (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 50,406 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 50,322 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 43,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 36,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2013 27,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres begining to perish

Pass 10 Apr 2012 20,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2011 16,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2010 11,790 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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KM07 LUY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red 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 KM07 LUY, 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 KM07 LUY registered?

KM07 LUY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 April 2007.

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