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KW07 TSX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,723 mi
Last recorded105,723 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW07 TSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 105,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 101,597 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 99,681 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke during test. test aborted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 88,029 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust heat shield slightly loose at rear silencer

Fail 24 Nov 2022 88,029 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust heat shield slightly loose at rear silencer

Fail 18 Nov 2022 87,900 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 78,518 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 78,518 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 72,012 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 71,968 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air freshner (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked

Pass 23 Apr 2019 67,240 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 60,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (185/60/14) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 49,491 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 49,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 39,668 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 39,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 31,137 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 10 Jun 2014 24,811 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 24,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 17,999 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 14,948 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 11,261 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 8,557 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 TSX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TSX, 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 TSX registered?

KW07 TSX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 July 2007.

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