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KP07 BWB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,350 mi
Last recorded71,350 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP07 BWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 71,350 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlights dim but image okay

Pass 20 Mar 2025 70,111 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively EXCESSIVE (1.2.1 (e))

REQUIRES REAR BRAKE SERVICE

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 70,109 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (3.5 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively EXCESSIVE (1.2.1 (e))

REQUIRES REAR BRAKE SERVICE

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 68,587 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 66,954 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 65,520 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe dteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inspection light on dash

Fail 23 Mar 2022 65,520 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe dteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

inspection light on dash

Pass 24 Mar 2021 63,711 miles

nsf cv boot slight oil leak

slight coolant leak from radiator area

Pass 24 Mar 2020 61,974 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 59,669 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 57,488 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 54,281 miles

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

Front both brake discs worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Mar 2016 51,087 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Mar 2015 46,963 miles

front brake pads %50 worn

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2014 41,539 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 35,466 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 20 Mar 2012 30,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 23,999 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 17,747 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 17,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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KP07 BWB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KP07 BWB, 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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KP07 BWB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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