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KS07 WZL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,222 mi
Last recorded131,222 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS07 WZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 131,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

rear belts not tested as seats covered

Fail 3 Jul 2023 131,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

rear belts not tested as seats covered

Pass 4 Jul 2022 113,473 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 104,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 100,114 miles

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

water ingress in both rear lamps

Fail 23 Jun 2020 100,114 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

water ingress in both rear lamps

Pass 5 Jul 2019 96,143 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 96,143 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 91,056 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 91,056 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 87,140 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 87,140 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 81,569 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 75,530 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 70,163 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 70,163 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 62,490 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 62,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 54,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

radiator and radiator cooling fan damaged(engine may overheat)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 45,304 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,797 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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KS07 WZL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KS07 WZL, 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 KS07 WZL registered?

KS07 WZL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 June 2007.

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