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KY07 JAU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

88,808 mi
Last recorded88,808 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY07 JAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 88,808 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 85,126 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 85,126 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 82,383 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 77,810 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper damage/scratching (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 76,699 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Lower windscreen has light scratching but not affecting drivers view

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

Fail 4 May 2021 76,699 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower windscreen has light scratching but not affecting drivers view

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 75,356 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 75,353 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 70,374 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 70,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken fixings (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 66,918 miles

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 26 Aug 2017 61,093 miles

Car Was Over Heating (Need Attention)

Exhaust Flexi Pipe Worn out

Exhaust System is Corroded

Front & Rear Suspension Are Slightly Corroded

Front Disc Has Slightly Lipped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & Perish (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & Has Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach Ply Or code (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 21 Aug 2017 61,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Car Was Over Heating (Need Attention)

Exhaust Flexi Pipe Worn out

Exhaust System is Corroded

Front & Rear Suspension Are Slightly Corroded

Front Disc Has Slightly Lipped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & Perish (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & Has Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach Ply Or code (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 23 Jul 2016 53,951 miles

both offside tyres have outer sidewall damage

exhaust system is corroded

front brake discs are worn

front exhaust flexi pipe is weak

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 22 Aug 2015 47,918 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 42,699 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 42,699 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 33,441 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 25,905 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 15,649 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 15,649 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 13,913 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 10,276 miles

noise from n/s/r drum .does not appear to be bearing

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 JAU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KY07 JAU, 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 JAU registered?

KY07 JAU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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