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KW07 PJV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,514 mi
Last recorded101,514 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 101,514 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 101,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Lower stabilizer bar/engine mount deteriorated

NOTE: Manufacturer's displayed smoke emissions plate limit: 1.50K m-1

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn smooth/devoid of tread on shoulder SIZE: 185/60R14H

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 88,931 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 88,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 75,858 miles

Engine management light on

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of components

Pass 25 Oct 2016 66,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 54,799 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 54,797 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 46,952 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 33,137 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 30,338 miles

Nail in n/s/f tyre tread.

Slightly long hand brake free play.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2012 30,338 miles

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

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

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

Nail in n/s/f tyre tread.

Slightly long hand brake free play.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 25,406 miles

The front wiper blades are smeering the windscreen.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 19,737 miles

The front wiper blades are smeering the windscreen.

The nearside front tyre tread is geting low.

The offside front tyre tread is getting low.

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 PJV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJV, 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 PJV registered?

KW07 PJV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 August 2007.

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