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KT07 CYL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,706 mi
Last recorded143,706 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT07 CYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 143,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides worn and corrosion to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower suspension arms perishing to rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear heat shield loose

Pass 19 Nov 2020 141,250 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 141,250 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 139,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 131,297 miles

Centre silencer outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 131,297 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ECU behind battery adrift (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Centre silencer outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 124,286 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 124,286 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 115,561 miles

Centre silencer outer skin corroded

Near side and off side rear shock absorber outer covers adrift

Off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2016 115,561 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre silencer outer skin corroded

Near side and off side rear shock absorber outer covers adrift

Off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2015 105,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centr silencer outer skin corroded

child seat fitted to near side rear

Pass 23 Jul 2014 93,626 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides rear shock absorbers , outer dirt shields adrift

nearside rear tyre perishing badly on edges of tread

Fail 14 Jul 2014 93,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides rear shock absorbers , outer dirt shields adrift

Pass 18 Jul 2013 76,488 miles

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

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

parking brake long

Fail 11 Jul 2013 76,162 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

parking brake long

Pass 20 Jul 2012 60,049 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 47,824 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

nearside rear shock absorber outer cover adrift

offside rear tyres worn low on edges

Fail 14 Jul 2011 47,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

nearside rear shock absorber outer cover adrift

offside rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2010 32,141 miles

hand brake high but has reserve travel at time of test

nearside rear tyre on legal limit at time of test

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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KT07 CYL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KT07 CYL, 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 KT07 CYL registered?

KT07 CYL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 July 2007.

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