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KR07 RZM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,810 mi
Last recorded203,810 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR07 RZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 203,810 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 174,726 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 174,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 154,510 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2022 154,500 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 141,027 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 132,174 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 132,167 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 126,265 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake has reserve travel

steering rack pipes corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2019 126,265 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake has reserve travel

steering rack pipes corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2018 108,837 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 105,375 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 101,602 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 95,376 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge not enough to fail

Fail 10 Jun 2016 95,376 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge not enough to fail

Pass 2 Jun 2015 86,443 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2015 86,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 74,640 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 61,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 May 2013 61,919 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 52,853 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 41,838 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 31,736 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 31,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 RZM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RZM, 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 RZM registered?

KR07 RZM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 June 2007.

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