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KR07 MFN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,352 mi
Last recorded79,352 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR07 MFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 79,352 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 77,477 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside registration lamp light output significantly reduced

Fail 19 Feb 2024 77,477 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside registration lamp light output significantly reduced

low effort Offside brakes

Pass 9 Mar 2023 72,863 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 70,345 miles

All tyres slightly perished and cracked in tread (165/70/14-81T)

Pass 29 May 2021 66,555 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 62,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 53,903 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 53,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 48,245 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 45,007 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5 mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 45,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER AND OUTER SIDEWALLS (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5 mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 41,104 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5 mm TO 3.0 mm LEFT (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 34,937 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 30,552 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 27,327 miles

OFFSIDE REAR AND BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE SLIGHTLY PERISHED - 165/70TR14

Pass 27 Apr 2012 23,518 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 19,763 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 16,245 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 MFN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MFN, 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 MFN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 May 2007.

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