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KW07 ORN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

155,393 mi
Last recorded155,393 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW07 ORN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 155,393 miles

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 155,393 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 130,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 125,765 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 125,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 120,427 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 114,118 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 114,118 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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 20 Aug 2021 106,919 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 106,918 miles

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

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

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 24 Aug 2020 101,387 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 101,387 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 95,465 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 95,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 89,059 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 82,125 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 2 Aug 2016 75,876 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 75,876 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 66,579 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 59,841 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 59,841 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 53,111 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 46,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,621 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 36,305 miles

windscreen chipped outside of swept area

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 ORN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ORN, 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 KW07 ORN registered?

KW07 ORN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 July 2007.

Is KW07 ORN safe to buy?

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