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KR07 YUB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

116,868 mi
Last recorded116,868 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR07 YUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 116,868 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 116,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2025 113,383 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 111,154 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 May 2023 108,977 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 106,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 103,249 miles

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

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

front tyres [both] wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2020 96,380 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 96,380 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 92,183 miles

exhaust deteriorated / corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2019 92,022 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

exhaust deteriorated / corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 85,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust deteriorated / corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2018 85,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust deteriorated / corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 79,696 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and tread low

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust very corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2017 79,696 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and tread low

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust very corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 75,264 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust deteriorated / corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 69,388 miles

offside track rod inner ball joint has slight play

Fail 30 Jun 2015 69,388 miles

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

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

offside track rod inner ball joint has slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2014 61,978 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

front brake pads low and warning light is on

Fail 24 Jun 2014 61,978 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

front brake pads low and warning light is on

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2013 57,057 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 50,965 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 42,431 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 29,739 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 YUB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YUB, 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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KR07 YUB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 July 2007.

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