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KR07 BSY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,049 mi
Last recorded107,049 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR07 BSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 107,049 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 102,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 97,167 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 97,167 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 91,640 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 91,637 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust blowing from flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 86,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi exhaust blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 86,158 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Centre exhaust clamp broken and exhaust loose (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi exhaust blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 79,410 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 79,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre wall damaged and cords showing in cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 75,912 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

Oil level warning light illuminated

Pass 2 Feb 2019 61,782 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 61,783 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Number plate cracked.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 49,356 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 49,212 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 40,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall has minor damage

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 May 2016 29,536 miles

Advise childrens seats fitted nearside front and nearside rear

Advise damage to nearside rear wheelarch area

Advise front numberplate deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2016 29,414 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Advise childrens seats fitted nearside front and nearside rear

Advise damage to nearside rear wheelarch area

Advise front numberplate deteriorated

Advise offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and cut to outer sidewall

Pass 1 May 2015 17,918 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 16,657 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 15,725 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 14,822 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 13,988 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 9,045 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 BSY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BSY, 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 BSY registered?

KR07 BSY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 May 2007.

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