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KU07 JEV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,290 mi
Last recorded79,290 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU07 JEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 79,290 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 79,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 75,429 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 75,419 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation all four wheels (1.2.1 (d))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 73,446 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 70,278 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 66,398 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 61,817 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 58,786 miles

advise all 4 tyres are wearing low and cracking

Fail 15 Jul 2020 58,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise all 4 tyres are wearing low and cracking

advise front brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Jul 2019 54,905 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 On legal limit!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 54,905 miles

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

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 On legal limit!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 47,817 miles

Front wishbone bushes worn

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 44,500 miles

front wishbone bushes worn

Pass 30 Jul 2016 40,818 miles

front wishbone bushes slightly worn

Pass 4 Jul 2015 35,916 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 32,695 miles

rear tyres worn and perished

Pass 20 Jul 2013 28,890 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 25,013 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front wishbone bushes slightly worn

Pass 19 Jul 2011 21,352 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 21,352 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 17,782 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 JEV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 KU07 JEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KU07 JEV?

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What year was KU07 JEV registered?

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

Is KU07 JEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU07 JEV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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