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KV07 DKE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,012 mi
Last recorded164,012 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV07 DKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 164,012 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 147,864 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer coroded

Pass 28 Jun 2022 131,032 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 131,003 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 120,878 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 105,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlight slightly insecure

bonnet sencondary latch stiff in operation

brake pad wear indicator light illuminated

hazzard warning switch stiff in operation

service light illuminated

Fail 29 May 2019 105,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink,top boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlight slightly insecure

bonnet sencondary latch stiff in operation

brake pad wear indicator light illuminated

hazzard warning switch stiff in operation

service light illuminated

Pass 27 Jun 2018 93,400 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 79,494 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 75,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 75,005 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 70,870 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jul 2015 70,869 miles

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2014 60,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 60,169 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2013 46,406 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 30 May 2013 46,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2012 33,699 miles

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

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

Servo pipes have been taped up

Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,141 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 24,900 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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KV07 DKE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KV07 DKE, 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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KV07 DKE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 April 2007.

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