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KW07 ORA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

135,316 mi
Last recorded135,316 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW07 ORA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 135,316 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 135,316 miles

Emissions unable to be completed MAJOR EXHAUST LEAK AT FLEXI (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 135,276 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 130,510 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 130,510 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 124,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and the rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play OS and NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 124,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and the rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play OS and NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 118,770 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides frosting (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes to both lower arms deteriorated but not excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing cracked release functions (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Number plate lamps dim

Fail 30 Mar 2023 118,770 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides frosting (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes to both lower arms deteriorated but not excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing cracked release functions (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Number plate lamps dim

Fail 21 Jan 2023 118,769 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested wheel cylinder leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected wheel cylinder leaking excessively (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak slight leak bottom of radiator ()

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

Front number plate cracked

Headlamp lens slightly defective both need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower position light inoperative

Nearside number plate bulb dim

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smeary

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear selt belt socket casing slightly damaged but functional

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

service light illuminated

Pass 24 Jan 2022 113,511 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

hand brake travel high

Pass 2 Feb 2021 104,517 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Feb 2021 104,516 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2019 96,319 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 96,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 90,236 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 90,172 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

front + rear bumper damaged

oil sump corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017 76,886 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 76,885 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 74,644 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 74,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Upper 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 passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 65,394 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 55,133 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,823 miles

o.s.r light lens damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2013 39,823 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o.s.r light lens damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2012 34,446 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,446 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 28,862 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 23,775 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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KW07 ORA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 KW07 ORA, 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 KW07 ORA registered?

KW07 ORA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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