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KU07 JEP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

114,956 mi
Last recorded114,956 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU07 JEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 114,956 miles

Centre exhaust pipe front clamp broken

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush not inserted all the way into mounting bracket, not likely to become detached

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met

Fail 25 Jan 2019 114,956 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Centre exhaust pipe front clamp broken

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush not inserted all the way into mounting bracket, not likely to become detached

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 2 Feb 2018 109,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 109,236 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 98,888 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 87,668 miles

Exhaust down pipe flexi joint blowing

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished and worn close to legal limit

Oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Jan 2016 87,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust down pipe flexi joint blowing

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished and worn close to legal limit

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Feb 2015 76,485 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front disc`s scored and starting too corrode

Rear Tyres low

Fail 31 Jan 2015 76,444 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust corroded

Front disc`s scored and starting too corrode

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyres low

Pass 31 Jan 2014 65,155 miles

Nearside 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)

brake fluid moisture high

Fail 30 Jan 2014 65,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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)

brake fluid moisture high

Pass 20 Oct 2012 52,822 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers smearing slightly

Near side front tyre wall damaged and tread cut

Near side rear tyre inner edge wearing low and tyre wall damaged

Service light on dash display

Fail 20 Oct 2012 52,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers smearing slightly

Near side front tyre wall damaged and tread cut

Near side rear tyre inner edge wearing low and tyre wall damaged

Service light on dash display

Pass 9 Aug 2011 39,039 miles

front tyres worn low

play in lwoer rear suspension bushes

tyre size 205 40 17w

Fail 4 Aug 2011 38,832 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn low

play in lwoer rear suspension bushes

tyre size 205 40 17w

Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,821 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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KU07 JEP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 JEP, 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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KU07 JEP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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