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KR07 SHJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

198,852 mi
Last recorded198,852 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR07 SHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 198,852 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 193,964 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 189,145 miles

All 4 tyres worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Reverse light not working

Fail 6 Mar 2020 189,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All 4 tyres worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 1 Mar 2019 182,752 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 182,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 178,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer box corroded

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

limited access to parts of underbody due to plastic covers

Fail 6 Mar 2018 178,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer box corroded

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

limited access to parts of underbody due to plastic covers

Pass 29 Jul 2016 161,347 miles

exhaust back box corroded not blowing

front number plate damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2016 160,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking

exhaust back box corroded not blowing

front number plate damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2015 143,707 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 143,707 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r sidelight bulb incorrectly fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2014 120,565 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

backbox corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 102,048 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 86,109 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to limit and heavily perrished

Pass 27 Jun 2011 63,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2010 41,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SHJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SHJ, 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 SHJ registered?

KR07 SHJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 July 2007.

Is KR07 SHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR07 SHJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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