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KT07 XJW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,548 mi
Last recorded94,548 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT07 XJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 94,548 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly, excess travel on parking brake (vehicle been stood up for some time)

Pass 15 Jun 2019 83,584 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 76,623 miles

coolant fan inop

Fail 20 Jun 2018 76,622 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning light on (2.1.5 (a))

coolant fan inop

Pass 18 Nov 2016 75,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear tyres different sizes

offside front lower suspension arm inner rear bush fitted incorrectly

Pass 19 Nov 2015 70,018 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 70,018 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 59,276 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 46,289 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 46,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 31,312 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2011 23,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 23,933 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 17,918 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 XJW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XJW, 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 XJW registered?

KT07 XJW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 August 2007.

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