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KW07 PHJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

58,141 mi
Last recorded58,141 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW07 PHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 58,141 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 56,459 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 55,868 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 55,868 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 54,474 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 52,979 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 51,886 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 50,939 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 49,140 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 46,005 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 42,539 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 38,653 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 38,653 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Pass 24 Jul 2014 31,393 miles

console bushes spliting

Pass 22 Jul 2013 27,042 miles

console bushes spliting

Pass 7 Aug 2012 23,297 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 18,661 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 14,107 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 PHJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KW07 PHJ, 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 PHJ registered?

KW07 PHJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 August 2007.

Is KW07 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW07 PHJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KW07 PHJ have outstanding finance?

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