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KS07 XAM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

88,797 mi
Last recorded88,797 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS07 XAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 88,797 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2026 88,797 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 87,653 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 86,982 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2024 86,982 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2023 85,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 84,434 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 82,970 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 79,760 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2020 79,760 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 77,846 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2019 77,846 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2018 75,643 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 75,643 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 73,767 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 73,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 71,387 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 71,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 67,624 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 67,624 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 64,311 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 58,273 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 50,591 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2011 45,387 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 40,193 miles

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

Offside Front 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 XAM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XAM, 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 XAM registered?

KS07 XAM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 July 2007.

Is KS07 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS07 XAM shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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