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KT07 VXZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,001 mi
Last recorded112,001 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT07 VXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 112,001 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

TPMS light on

Fail 19 Jan 2026 112,001 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 9 Jan 2025 108,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has rotated slightly in mounting, causing some movement in the bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has been making contact with wheel arch at some point, step worn in sidewall rubber (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has been making contact with wheel arch at some point, step worn in sidewall rubber (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 106,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 106,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 103,628 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 103,628 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 98,494 miles

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

slight play at near side front hub

Pass 16 Dec 2020 94,845 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 94,843 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 94,843 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 89,381 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 89,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected brake servo vac supply pipe split not secure (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 81,697 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 81,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 70,715 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 9 Feb 2017 58,085 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 45,598 miles

Cut in Sidewall O/S/R Tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2015 45,598 miles

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

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

Cut in Sidewall O/S/R Tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2014 32,591 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 29,481 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,041 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 18,610 miles

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 VXZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VXZ, 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 VXZ registered?

KT07 VXZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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