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KR07 LVC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

155,435 mi
Last recorded155,435 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR07 LVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 155,435 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 147,715 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 147,707 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2024 140,435 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 133,487 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 125,903 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 120,145 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 120,145 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 111,374 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 99,167 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 99,165 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 80,544 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 79,979 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm & worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm & worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 55,945 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 44,108 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 43,131 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 40,647 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 36,024 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 32,076 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 32,066 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2011 25,333 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 20,651 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 LVC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LVC, 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 LVC registered?

KR07 LVC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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The MOT history for KR07 LVC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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