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KW07 XLK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,671 mi
Last recorded121,671 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW07 XLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 121,671 miles

Windscreen Has Slight Damage Not Affecting Drivers View

Fail 13 Jan 2020 121,668 miles

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

Windscreen Has Slight Damage Not Affecting Drivers View

Pass 4 Jul 2018 119,088 miles

Rear Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 109,356 miles

o/s/f tyre worn slight on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2016 101,776 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 101,775 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 95,855 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2014 92,360 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 92,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 81,555 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 68,918 miles

front tyres 75% worn

Pass 24 Jun 2011 54,140 miles

both rear tyres worn to excess

Fail 25 Jun 2010 39,286 miles

Continental 165/70/R14 81T O/S/f 3mm N/S/F 3-4mm N/S/R 4mm O/S/R 3mm

Nail in the nearside front tyre

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

Tyre treads getting low advise to monitor

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2010 39,286 miles

Continental 165/70/R14 81T O/S/f 3mm N/S/F 3-4mm N/S/R 4mm O/S/R 3mm

Nail in the nearside front tyre

Tyre treads getting low advise to monitor

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiper blades smearing slightly

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 XLK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol 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 XLK, 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 XLK registered?

KW07 XLK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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