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KS07 YLB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,203 mi
Last recorded56,203 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS07 YLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 56,203 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 55,096 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 55,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 53,978 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 53,978 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 52,739 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 52,739 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 51,389 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 49,541 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 46,698 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 46,696 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 44,460 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 44,460 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 41,866 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 41,866 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 39,028 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 32,248 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 26,365 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 23,190 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 23,190 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 19,280 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 15,184 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 12,308 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 12,308 miles

Centre Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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 YLB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YLB, 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 YLB registered?

KS07 YLB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 June 2007.

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