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KY07 HZW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,555 mi
Last recorded114,555 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY07 HZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 114,555 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 114,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 96,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge.

Fail 17 Feb 2025 96,329 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 12 Feb 2024 86,703 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 80,741 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 74,669 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 73,006 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 68,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn inner edges smooth

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 May 2019 63,705 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 59,708 miles

Offside rear indicator faded

Fail 14 May 2018 59,708 miles

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

Offside rear indicator faded

Pass 9 May 2017 55,978 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 52,171 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 48,398 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 41,202 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 41,202 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2013 34,502 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 28,544 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 22,912 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 17,136 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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KY07 HZW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY07 HZW, 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 KY07 HZW registered?

KY07 HZW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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