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KP07 YUT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,983 mi
Last recorded152,983 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 152,983 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 152,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 137,609 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 137,608 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 129,389 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 129,389 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 125,745 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 125,738 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator wear indicator cut (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2019 113,461 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 113,461 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 107,592 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 107,592 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 97,701 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 88,623 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 83,547 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 May 2014 71,256 miles

front lower arm rear bushes poor condition

front wipers poor

Pass 15 May 2013 57,356 miles

OSR tyre slightly stepped / perished

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2013 57,356 miles

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

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

OSR tyre slightly stepped / perished

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 43,590 miles

Front brake pads and discs getting low

Pass 6 May 2011 33,965 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 27,735 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 YUT 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 66.7%.

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 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 YUT, 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 YUT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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