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KX07 WHP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,704 mi
Last recorded143,704 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX07 WHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 143,704 miles

exhaust corroded

suspension corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2021 143,704 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2020 136,008 miles

Front suspension corroded

Rear reversing lights not working

exhaust corroded

lower covers fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2020 136,007 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust system holed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (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))

Front suspension corroded

Rear foot and handbrake balance

Rear heatshield insecure

Rear reversing lights not working

exhaust corroded

lower covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2019 123,365 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front suspension corroded

rear bump stops failed

reversing lights not working

Fail 26 Feb 2019 123,365 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

rear bump stops failed

reversing lights not working

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front suspension corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 114,842 miles

All tyres slight cracking on tread

Headlamp aims adjusted on internal adjuster

Nearside rear shock sleeve missing

Offside front tyre has cut in tread not down to cords

Offside rear shock cover fallen down

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust heatshield security

Upper/Lower covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2018 114,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort Progressive balance (3.7.B.5a)

All tyres slight cracking on tread

Headlamp aims adjusted on internal adjuster

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear shock sleeve missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre has cut in tread not down to cords

Offside rear shock cover fallen down

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear exhaust heatshield security

Upper/Lower covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2017 107,407 miles

left/right rear tyre treads worn on edge

lower covers fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2017 107,406 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

left/right rear tyre treads worn on edge

lower covers fitted

rear suspension noisey

Pass 23 Feb 2016 99,350 miles

exhaust corroded

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

lower covers fitted

rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 23 Feb 2015 90,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2015 90,393 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Feb 2014 79,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake pads worn

left/right front tyre treads worn on edge

Fail 24 Feb 2014 79,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake pads worn

left/right front tyre treads worn on edge

Pass 25 Feb 2013 70,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2013 70,483 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake travel

right rear light damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2012 58,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

left/right front tyre treads worn on edge

left/right rear tyre treads worn on edge

rear brake balance

right rear light damaged

Fail 29 Feb 2012 58,820 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

left/right front tyre treads worn on edge

left/right rear tyre treads worn on edge

rear brake balance

right rear light damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2011 45,888 miles

right rear light damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2010 34,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

right rear light damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2010 34,172 miles

right rear light damaged

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 WHP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WHP, 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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KX07 WHP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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