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KR07 SLU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,146 mi
Last recorded133,146 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 133,146 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2020 129,524 miles

Front Registration plate slight damage but can still be read

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

Fail 12 May 2020 129,524 miles

Front Registration plate slight damage but can still be read

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 125,160 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 114,634 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 114,634 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 104,468 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 103,836 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 92,498 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 92,456 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 73,496 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 64,247 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 44,791 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 36,431 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 25,651 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 SLU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SLU, 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 SLU registered?

KR07 SLU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 June 2007.

Is KR07 SLU safe to buy?

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