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KT07 ZKE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

193,797 mi
Last recorded193,797 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT07 ZKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 193,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 188,834 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2025 188,834 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 183,563 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 183,563 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 178,920 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 26 May 2022 172,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2022 172,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 167,945 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 167,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 164,055 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 164,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 156,728 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 156,728 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 148,638 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 148,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 137,660 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 137,660 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 127,135 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 127,135 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 114,700 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 114,700 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 100,328 miles

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 84,213 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 67,405 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 67,405 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 50,901 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 33,216 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 33,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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 ZKE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 ZKE, 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 ZKE registered?

KT07 ZKE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 July 2007.

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