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KR07 AKV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,438 mi
Last recorded162,438 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR07 AKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 162,438 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 151,791 miles

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

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

eng cover and undertray fitted

handbrake lever close to reserve travel requirements

Pass 23 Aug 2021 139,990 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 139,990 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 134,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 30 Aug 2019 123,614 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 111,456 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 98,914 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance advise replaced (1.4.A.2e)

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

slight bind at offside rear wheel

Fail 20 Jun 2017 98,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance advise replaced (1.4.A.2e)

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

slight bind at offside rear wheel

Pass 4 Jul 2016 88,460 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Underbody covers fitted

Undertray fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2016 88,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine cover fitted

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Underbody covers fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 76,320 miles

N/s/f tyre has tear in outer wall (cord not exposed)

front tyres low on edge

Pass 2 Jul 2014 63,038 miles

n/s/r wheel slightly rough when rotated.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 48,911 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,285 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 31,843 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 22,381 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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KR07 AKV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KR07 AKV, 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 KR07 AKV registered?

KR07 AKV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 July 2007.

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