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KX07 ZRO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

90,990 mi
Last recorded90,990 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX07 ZRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 90,990 miles

Both Ns + Os Rear Sills Corroded

Hand Brake Has Travel

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated ABS Wiring Loom (4.11 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 90,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both Ns + Os Rear Sills Corroded

Hand Brake Has Travel

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated ABS Wiring Loom (4.11 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 82,549 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 82,544 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

handbrake weak

Pass 1 Nov 2023 77,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 68,165 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 68,165 miles

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

Emissions not tested exhaust has major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 64,383 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 60,388 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 57,101 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 57,101 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 53,549 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 51,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner backing plate catching disk

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

both suspension arm bushes have been replace but are not fully located.

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2018 51,471 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner backing plate catching disk

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

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

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

both suspension arm bushes have been replace but are not fully located.

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2017 37,074 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 37,074 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 34,788 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 34,783 miles

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

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

slight cracks on o/s/front tyre but not showing cords

Pass 4 Mar 2015 32,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Mar 2014 29,302 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 25,881 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 25,881 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and perrished

Pass 2 Mar 2012 22,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 18,693 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wishbone bushes showing signs of wear

Fail 4 Mar 2011 18,693 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wishbone bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 5 Mar 2010 13,927 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 ZRO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 ZRO, 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 ZRO registered?

KX07 ZRO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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