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KM07 OBW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

45,409 mi
Last recorded45,409 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM07 OBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 45,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

inspection message on

Fail 17 Jun 2026 45,409 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

inspection message on

Pass 5 Jun 2025 44,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2024 43,668 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both frosted/dirty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Fail 24 Jun 2024 43,668 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked to cords between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both frosted/dirty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between tread !!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 14 Jun 2023 42,874 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and offside rear

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 41,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Quarter panel damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2021 40,420 miles

Offside Rear Upper Quarter panel damaged

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 40,420 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Quarter panel damaged

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 39,518 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2019 38,342 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 37,368 miles

NSF sill damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2017 36,025 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front sill damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osf & nsf tyres perished

Pass 15 Jun 2016 34,905 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr & osr tyres badly perished!!!!!!

service light on

Pass 12 Jun 2015 33,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2014 32,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 30,796 miles

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

osf tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2012 28,163 miles

rear tyres perrishing

Pass 19 Jan 2011 24,947 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 24,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 21,871 miles

Spare wheel missing

Fail 14 Apr 2010 21,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Spare wheel missing

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 OBW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM07 OBW registered?

KM07 OBW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 June 2007.

Is KM07 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM07 OBW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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