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KX07 ZPE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,907 mi
Last recorded145,907 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX07 ZPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 145,907 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 138,740 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 138,713 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached DANGEROUS (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 132,059 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 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 125,094 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 117,325 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 117,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecurely attached shocker into hub +fouling c/v boot (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 114,736 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 114,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 111,130 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 111,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 106,819 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 99,130 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 90,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2015 90,175 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 84,440 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 81,541 miles

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

nearside and offside indicator repeater lamps have outer lenses missing (on door mirrors)

offside rear lamp unit has outer lens missing

Fail 3 Mar 2014 81,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

nearside and offside indicator repeater lamps have outer lenses missing (on door mirrors)

offside rear lamp unit has outer lens missing

Fail 1 Mar 2013 64,118 miles

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

offside mirror incorporated indicator side repeater is damaged and repaired with tape which is masking the repeater output and should be repaired

Pass 1 Mar 2013 64,118 miles

offside mirror incorporated indicator side repeater is damaged and repaired with tape which is masking the repeater output and should be repaired

Pass 17 Feb 2011 32,649 miles

Front brake disc's corroding.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 28,641 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 28,641 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 ZPE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel 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 KX07 ZPE, 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 ZPE registered?

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

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