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KR07 AKP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,597 mi
Last recorded121,597 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR07 AKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 121,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip within test limits in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 111,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall has several cuts, all within test limits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filter is corroded

Fail 10 May 2025 111,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall has several cuts, all within test limits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fuel filter is corroded

Pass 13 May 2024 100,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread close to limit 2.3mm,both outer edges wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread close to limit 2.6mm ,both outer edges wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front front fog lamp inoperative

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two small chips in windscreen ,one in zone A offside front and one in swept area nearside front ,within test limits (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 94,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 May 2023 94,724 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 92,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 88,154 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the swept area within test limits (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A within test limits (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 79,079 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area,within test limits (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A , within test limits (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 79,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area,within test limits (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to the test limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A , within test limits (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 71,728 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 71,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 69,972 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Fail 2 Jul 2016 69,343 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 2 May 2015 50,211 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 39,137 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 39,137 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 28,475 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 28,348 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 20,666 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 20,580 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 20,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 16,481 miles

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

both rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2010 16,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs badly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

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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KR07 AKP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KR07 AKP, 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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KR07 AKP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 July 2007.

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