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KV07 KYJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,604 mi
Last recorded87,604 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV07 KYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 87,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 87,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 76,949 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 63,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 48,726 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 36,716 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 36,557 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 29,201 miles

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Mar 2020 28,538 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked

rear tyres slightly cracked and 2mm

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Mar 2019 27,721 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar link has slight play

rear tyres on 3mm and slightly cracked

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Mar 2019 27,721 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front anti roll bar link has slight play

rear tyres on 3mm and slightly cracked

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2018 26,882 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

nsf and both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2017 25,922 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 24,981 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 24,096 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 23,144 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 19,214 miles

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 8 Mar 2012 16,242 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 16,242 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 12,945 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 9,179 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 KYJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KYJ, 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 KYJ registered?

KV07 KYJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 March 2007.

Is KV07 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV07 KYJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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