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KR07 LUW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

115,319 mi
Last recorded115,319 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR07 LUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 115,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 115,319 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 102,413 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 98,545 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 98,545 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 93,316 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 88,297 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 88,179 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 82,257 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 77,601 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 77,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres wearing on inner edges - advise wheel alignment check

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2016 71,523 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 65,576 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2015 65,576 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front brake discs very worn

Pass 14 Aug 2014 58,387 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 58,386 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 51,780 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes splitting and weak

Exhaust front pipe flexi mesh broken and blowing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm

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

Offside rear tyre cracking and perishing

Fail 12 Aug 2013 51,755 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres on 3mm

Both front wishbone rear bushes splitting and weak

Both rear tyres perishing

Exhaust front pipe flexi mesh broken and blowing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 44,092 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 29 Jul 2011 35,375 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 35,375 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 25,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 25,958 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 LUW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KR07 LUW, 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 LUW registered?

KR07 LUW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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