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KV07 LUW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

120,585 mi
Last recorded120,585 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV07 LUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 120,585 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 120,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 113,920 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 109,065 miles

Rear exhaust box

Pass 2 May 2023 97,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 86,780 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 86,780 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2021 78,406 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 78,406 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 78,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 60,318 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 60,317 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 57,147 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 57,147 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 52,979 miles

both rear outer tyre sidewalls has crack

Fail 2 Mar 2016 52,979 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear outer tyre sidewalls has crack

Pass 2 Mar 2015 48,284 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 45,230 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 45,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 42,165 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 42,165 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2012 35,369 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,837 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low very near legal limit of 1.6 mm

Fail 7 Mar 2011 29,837 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn low very near legal limit of 1.6 mm

Pass 5 Mar 2010 21,656 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 LUW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LUW, 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 LUW registered?

KV07 LUW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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