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KP07 VUG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,167 mi
Last recorded98,167 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP07 VUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 98,167 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake// (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 98,167 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake// (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 98,137 miles

Emissions not tested started smoking, engine started to make a noise. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever high requires adjustment

Pass 12 Apr 2021 95,934 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV BOOT MIST LEAK VIA CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 95,932 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV BOOT MIST LEAK VIA CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear SILENCER HEAT SHIELD DROP

Pass 24 Apr 2020 92,550 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 92,545 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 86,699 miles

PLAY IN SUSPENSION

Pass 13 Apr 2018 82,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 77,776 miles

exhaust poor / slight blow

Pass 20 Apr 2016 73,005 miles

Both front

Fail 19 Apr 2016 73,005 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front

Pass 21 Apr 2015 68,297 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 65,339 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in wheels

Pass 23 Apr 2014 65,339 miles

slight play in wheels

Pass 24 Apr 2013 57,747 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 57,747 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 50,017 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,063 miles

near side headlamp electric adjuster not working, and motor runs all the time with lights on.

Fail 14 Apr 2010 28,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 28,965 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 VUG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VUG, 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 KP07 VUG registered?

KP07 VUG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 April 2007.

Is KP07 VUG safe to buy?

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