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KV07 TYT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,655 mi
Last recorded100,655 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV07 TYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 100,655 miles

both the front headlight lenses are crazed

engine oil leak evident

Fail 17 Sep 2025 100,647 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both the front headlight lenses are crazed

engine oil leak evident

hand brake has little reverse travel

Pass 25 Sep 2024 92,826 miles

Centre exhaust joiner corroded

Exhaust front flexi blowing

Hand brake has excessive travel

Nearside and Offside front headlights crazed

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 85,475 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 20 Sep 2023 85,469 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Sep 2022 81,196 miles

both the front tyres are wearing on the inner shoulders

coolant leak on the radiator

nearside rear brake is binding slightly

offside front outer cv gator is weeping

Pass 23 Sep 2021 76,555 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 71,496 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 67,717 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 67,705 miles

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

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

both front tyres are worn on the inner shoulders and approaching the wear bars

nearside front mirror glass is loose

Pass 24 Sep 2018 62,865 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 62,865 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 62,865 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 58,601 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 50,641 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,810 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 48,810 miles

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

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

N/S/R tyre deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2015 43,153 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 38,936 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 35,522 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,541 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,275 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 23,748 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 TYT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 TYT, 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 TYT registered?

KV07 TYT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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The MOT history for KV07 TYT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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