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KT07 DFY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,499 mi
Last recorded117,499 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT07 DFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 117,499 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 117,498 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 116,032 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 116,032 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 109,458 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 101,371 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 93,617 miles

clutch/gear box rattle

Fail 24 Jul 2018 93,095 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi and rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

clutch/gear box rattle

Pass 24 Jul 2017 82,074 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 82,074 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 69,333 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 69,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 57,653 miles

slight uneven front tyre wear

Pass 14 Jul 2014 47,148 miles

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

signs of corrosion on exhaust

Pass 7 Aug 2013 37,313 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 27,103 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 26,975 miles

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jun 2011 20,419 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 14,231 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 14,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DFY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DFY, 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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KT07 DFY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 July 2007.

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