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KM07 UWD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,288 mi
Last recorded108,288 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM07 UWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 108,288 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 106,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle generally corroded on all suspension components front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 104,329 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 104,328 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 102,007 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 99,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 99,117 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 97,279 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and especially Nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 97,271 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and especially Nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 95,489 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 90,756 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 86,977 miles

CHILD SEAT IN REAR RESTRICTING BELT INSPECTION

Fail 10 Jan 2018 86,977 miles

CHILD SEAT IN REAR RESTRICTING BELT INSPECTION

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 83,230 miles

BRAKE DISC RUN-OUT (JUDDER) ON BOTH FRONT BRAKES

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 80,345 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 77,328 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 74,232 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 10 Jan 2013 71,091 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 71,091 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside rear brakes slight binding

Pass 28 Dec 2011 67,644 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 64,857 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 58,606 miles

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

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 UWD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel 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 UWD, 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 UWD registered?

KM07 UWD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 May 2007.

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