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KV07 RUA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

161,720 mi
Last recorded161,720 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 161,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS+OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged CENTRAL AND NEAR SIDE (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS+OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 161,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS+OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged CENTRAL AND NEAR SIDE (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS+OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 154,459 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 154,370 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 148,556 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 148,447 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 142,843 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 142,843 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 136,353 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 129,445 miles

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged nearside rear and middle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 114,908 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin excessively corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2019 114,908 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust back box outer skin excessively corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 105,275 miles

185/60/R14/82H. Fronts 2mm. Rears 4mm.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting very close to legal limits. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting very close to legal limits. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 93,963 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 93,963 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 75,608 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 60,128 miles

engine covers and underbody covers fitted limiting full inspection of some components

Fail 15 Aug 2015 60,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers and underbody covers fitted limiting full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Jan 2015 56,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Small stone chips inside and outside zone A

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2015 56,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 48,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 48,871 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 26 Jan 2013 41,115 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 34,034 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,214 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 27,232 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 RUA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RUA, 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 RUA registered?

KV07 RUA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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The MOT history for KV07 RUA shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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