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KV07 YNR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,082 mi
Last recorded132,082 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV07 YNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 132,082 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 125,961 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated near the inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel indicating repair or adjustment needed (1.1.6 (d))

Under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 2 Dec 2022 114,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall slight kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear wiper arm and blade missing

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Fail 1 Dec 2022 114,004 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall slight kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear wiper arm and blade missing

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 10 Dec 2021 105,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust rear heat guard insecure on one side

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper arm and blade missing

under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

Pass 26 Nov 2020 98,412 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 98,408 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective one of two brackets detached

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2020 98,181 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective one of two brackets detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 May 2020 98,181 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective one of two brackets detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 97,539 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 97,535 miles

Exhaust system insecure Exhaust system insecure in centre joining sleeve/clamp corroded no longer holding together (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 97,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section flexi seperated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front to rear joining sleeve/clamp corroded no longer holding (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 88,197 miles

front numberplate damaged

left headlamp security

lower covers fitted

right rear tyre tread worn on edge

Fail 29 Mar 2018 88,197 miles

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

front numberplate damaged

left headlamp security

lower covers fitted

right rear tyre tread worn on edge

Pass 24 Mar 2017 77,637 miles

front numberplate deteriorated

headlamp security

left headlamp pattern

lower covers fitted

right front tyre sidewall damaged

right rear tyre tread worn on edge

Fail 24 Mar 2017 77,637 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front numberplate deteriorated

headlamp security

left headlamp pattern

lower covers fitted

right front tyre sidewall damaged

right rear tyre tread worn on edge

Pass 23 Mar 2016 68,440 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 68,438 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 56,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 46,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 36,916 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,988 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 15,632 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 8,496 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 YNR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YNR, 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 YNR registered?

KV07 YNR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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