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KP07 VTE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

59,737 mi
Last recorded59,737 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP07 VTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 59,737 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 59,676 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 54,383 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre is low on the inner edge

Pass 19 May 2023 52,707 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 51,757 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 51,757 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 50,290 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight damage to nearside front seatbelt

Pass 9 Oct 2019 47,713 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 46,115 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 41,292 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

e.m.lamp on.

engine and floor pan covers fitted.

Pass 7 May 2016 37,150 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 37,150 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit And has advanced wear on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 33,872 miles

EML light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded and deteriorating.

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 28,485 miles

EML on

front reg plate damaged

front wishbone bushes worn/weak

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 2 May 2014 28,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML on

front reg plate damaged

front wishbone bushes worn/weak

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 30 Apr 2013 22,737 miles

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

engine management light indicating a fault

Fail 30 Apr 2013 22,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine management light indicating a fault

Pass 13 May 2011 12,697 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 9,626 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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KP07 VTE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VTE, 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 KP07 VTE registered?

KP07 VTE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 May 2007.

Is KP07 VTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP07 VTE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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