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KV07 DRT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,805 mi
Last recorded140,805 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV07 DRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 140,805 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases emissions passed (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 140,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases emissions passed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 110,452 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear back axle bushes slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 98,521 miles

Engine management light on

Engine oil reading "min" level

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear section exhausts system deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2018 98,476 miles

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Engine oil reading "min" level

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear section exhausts system deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2017 87,796 miles

Engine management light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2016 77,109 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Mar 2016 77,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine management light on

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 70,214 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 70,214 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2014 64,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 47,905 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 42,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 32,820 miles

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

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

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 DRT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KV07 DRT, 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

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What year was KV07 DRT registered?

KV07 DRT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 June 2007.

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The MOT history for KV07 DRT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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