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KV07 DKF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,345 mi
Last recorded108,345 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV07 DKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 108,345 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 108,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 16 Sep 2020 104,940 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 101,828 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 95,612 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 89,729 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 85,117 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyre edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 85,115 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyre edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 80,141 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 75,075 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 70,433 miles

offside rear shocker shroud adrift(serviceable)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 70,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear shocker shroud adrift(serviceable)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 69,903 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 62,101 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 54,747 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges 3mm

both rear bump stops splitting and perished

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2010 45,926 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 45,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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 DKF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KV07 DKF, 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 KV07 DKF registered?

KV07 DKF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 April 2007.

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The MOT history for KV07 DKF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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