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KR07 OPZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,314 mi
Last recorded135,314 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR07 OPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 135,314 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 132,790 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 132,790 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 129,576 miles

exhaust has a slight blow

Pass 18 Aug 2020 125,579 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 117,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 117,942 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 108,403 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 22 Aug 2018 108,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 2 Jun 2017 94,000 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 93,790 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 83,416 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 74,271 miles

n/s/r brake starting to bind.

Fail 28 May 2015 74,271 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r brake starting to bind.

Pass 20 May 2014 70,749 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 19 May 2014 70,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 29 May 2013 58,820 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 8 May 2012 47,780 miles

slight play in both front lower arm rear bushs

Pass 25 May 2011 39,811 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 29,174 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 OPZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OPZ, 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 OPZ registered?

KR07 OPZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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