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KX07 EKM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,233 mi
Last recorded164,233 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX07 EKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 164,233 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 164,230 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 146,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 138,485 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 134,464 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 134,464 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 132,583 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 12 Oct 2020 132,583 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Oct 2019 129,303 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front back plate corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2019 129,295 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front back plate corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2018 124,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front brake disc back plates corroded

noise from offside rear brake drum

Fail 8 Oct 2018 124,617 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front brake disc back plates corroded

noise from offside rear brake drum

Pass 25 Sep 2017 120,470 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge, cords almost exposed

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2017 120,470 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge, cords almost exposed

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2016 116,189 miles

lower covers fitted

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2016 116,189 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

lower covers fitted

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2015 111,350 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 111,350 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 101,110 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 101,110 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 85,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 75,074 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 62,478 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 62,024 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 45,650 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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KX07 EKM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KX07 EKM, 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 KX07 EKM registered?

KX07 EKM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 June 2007.

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