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KW07 PJO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

167,626 mi
Last recorded167,626 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW07 PJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 167,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 29 Mar 2024 163,456 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 24 Mar 2023 158,367 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Offside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 31 Mar 2022 148,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2022 148,811 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2021 138,671 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2020 130,779 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2020 130,779 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2019 113,806 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 113,861 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 102,189 miles

Damage to the swept area but does not effect the drivers view of the road

Slight play in near side steering arm

Pass 27 Mar 2017 89,336 miles

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 29 Mar 2016 75,335 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

play in inner rack joints

Fail 29 Mar 2016 75,335 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front Brake discs - worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

play in inner rack joints

Pass 30 Mar 2015 62,234 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 62,234 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 61,851 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 57,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 57,942 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 55,860 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 54,307 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 48,235 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 48,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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 PJO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PJO, 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 PJO registered?

KW07 PJO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 August 2007.

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The MOT history for KW07 PJO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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