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KX07 YSC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

123,429 mi
Last recorded123,429 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX07 YSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 123,429 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

centre stop lamp has 2 bulbs not working

Fail 22 Jan 2026 123,429 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

centre stop lamp has 2 bulbs not working

Pass 22 Jan 2025 116,297 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Near to failure (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 116,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Near to failure (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 106,832 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

centre stop lamp has one bulb not working

rear seat belts slow returning

Fail 25 Jan 2024 106,832 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

centre stop lamp has one bulb not working

rear seat belts slow returning

Pass 25 Jan 2023 95,491 miles

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

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

reverse lamp not working

Fail 10 Jan 2023 95,489 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake reading low

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

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 6 Jan 2022 91,127 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flashes slightly with the indicator (4.2.3 (c))

reverse lamp is not working

Fail 6 Jan 2022 91,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flashes slightly with the indicator (4.2.3 (c))

reverse lamp is not working

Pass 12 Jan 2021 88,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc slightly warped (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc slightly warped (1.2.1 (e))

reverse lights not working

sump plug ring is leaking oil

Fail 12 Jan 2021 88,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc slightly warped (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc slightly warped (1.2.1 (e))

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

reverse lights not working

sump plug ring is leaking oil

Fail 9 Oct 2020 88,184 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 86,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 84,244 miles

drivers belt is frayed

nearside front tyre is bald on the inner and worn on the outer edge

Fail 12 Sep 2018 84,244 miles

Emissions not tested flexi blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust silencer insecure centre joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

drivers belt is frayed

exhaust flexi is broken

nearside front tyre is bald on the inner and worn on the outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2017 79,556 miles

exhaust downpipe flexi is blowing

off side rear tyre is perished

Pass 13 Jan 2016 75,992 miles

offside rear tyre is perished

Fail 13 Jan 2016 75,992 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 14 Jan 2015 71,608 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 69,912 miles

offside rear number plate light dim. offside ront tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 65,658 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 58,165 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 56,661 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 46,105 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 34,160 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 YSC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KX07 YSC, 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 YSC registered?

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

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