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KR07 OCN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,301 mi
Last recorded124,301 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR07 OCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 124,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 117,914 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges of tread areas on offside and nearside tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split around driveshaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear exhaust silencer heatshield insecurely fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2024 117,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges of tread areas on offside and nearside tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split around driveshaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear exhaust silencer heatshield insecurely fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2023 110,801 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall has a cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 110,801 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall has a cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 104,902 miles

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

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

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 25 Aug 2022 104,788 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Aug 2021 99,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner tread and 3mm in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner tread area and 2mm in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 99,096 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

EML lamp illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner tread and 3mm in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner tread area and 2mm in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 94,390 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 89,191 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 84,624 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 84,623 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 82,928 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 82,923 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 80,878 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 78,658 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 78,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear void bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear void bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 75,449 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 59,935 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 51,959 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 51,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

both rear tyres badly deformed

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 OCN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OCN, 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 OCN registered?

KR07 OCN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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The MOT history for KR07 OCN shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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