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KW07 PJY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,851 mi
Last recorded111,851 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW07 PJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 111,851 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 111,851 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 110,097 miles

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

reverse lamp not working

rusty exhaust

Pass 27 Aug 2019 102,268 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning led's (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing detached from upper mounting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing detached from upper mounting (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Rear reverse light not working

Fail 24 Aug 2019 102,266 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected incorporated in mirror (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning led's (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing detached from upper mounting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing detached from upper mounting (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 29 Aug 2018 91,095 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 91,094 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2017 77,794 miles

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror missing

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 77,794 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' mirror danglies (8.3.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror missing

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,859 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 63,800 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 54,850 miles

front tyres badly worn on edges but are raised tread so comply to mot regs

Pass 26 Jul 2013 47,005 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 40,481 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 33,066 miles

Front brakes inbalanced by 15%.

Fail 13 Aug 2010 21,429 miles

Offside front tyre worn on the inside edge.

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 21,429 miles

Offside front tyre worn on the inside edge.

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 PJY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PJY, 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 PJY registered?

KW07 PJY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 August 2007.

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