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KV07 LVA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,540 mi
Last recorded148,540 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV07 LVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 148,540 miles

exhaust in poor condition

lots of handbrake travel

nearside front tyre worn

no reverse lights

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2018 139,924 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Fail 1 Mar 2018 139,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Pass 16 Feb 2017 128,641 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 128,641 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

front tyres bold on inside very low

Pass 18 Feb 2016 117,389 miles

engine fault lamp on

Pass 16 Feb 2015 103,813 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge

rear brake imbalance borderline pass

service overdue indicator is on

Pass 1 Mar 2014 89,869 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 89,869 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 74,587 miles

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

front disc worn & pads approx 4000 miles

n/s/rear tyre worn 2/3000 miles

number plate light covers slightly deteriated

o/s/rear tyre 3/4000 miles

Pass 28 Feb 2012 63,977 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 43,172 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 31,675 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 LVA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc 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 LVA, 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 LVA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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