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KW07 PLX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,666 mi
Last recorded111,666 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW07 PLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 111,666 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 105,147 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 105,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 98,128 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 94,130 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 94,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 92,837 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 90,247 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 85,691 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 78,159 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn on inner edges Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded.

Fail 13 Mar 2017 78,159 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides. (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn on inner edges Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 67,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front back plate corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 57,038 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 5 Apr 2014 45,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 45,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 35,236 miles

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

front tyres wearing slightly more on edges

Fail 5 Apr 2013 35,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres wearing slightly more on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,664 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 12,841 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearimg

Rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2010 11,562 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 PLX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

KW07 PLX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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