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KU07 BPJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

176,831 mi
Last recorded176,831 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU07 BPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 176,831 miles

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 172,084 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 May 2023 163,209 miles

Both front discs slightly corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2023 163,209 miles

Both front discs slightly corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 152,122 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 152,093 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2018 144,810 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 144,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 130,584 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 119,124 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 109,573 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 103,393 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 91,642 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 77,746 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 77,746 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 63,807 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 63,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 51,579 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 51,579 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KU07 BPJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KU07 BPJ, 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 KU07 BPJ registered?

KU07 BPJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 August 2007.

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