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KT07 XJM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,574 mi
Last recorded109,574 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT07 XJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 109,574 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 108,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL - covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Appears to be damp - could be residue from brake fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside of vehicle and various components corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2025 108,742 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Backplate wet (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL - covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Appears to be damp - could be residue from brake fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside of vehicle and various components corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 107,145 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides (want changing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 100,781 miles

Both Front Tyres worn low on edges

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 94,565 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 2 Aug 2021 88,336 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Pass 28 Jul 2020 85,587 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slightly play both inner

Fail 27 Jul 2020 85,587 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slightly play both inner

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front BALD on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 75,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front tyres have slight wear on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2018 64,599 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 55,826 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn slightly on edges, mainly inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 48,017 miles

emmisions too clean to show result

Pass 27 Jul 2015 43,060 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 40,306 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 40,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 36,949 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 33,157 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,188 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 24,634 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 XJM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XJM, 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 XJM registered?

KT07 XJM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 August 2007.

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