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KY07 JBU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,187 mi
Last recorded59,187 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY07 JBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 59,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 59,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 58,544 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 56,657 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 55,140 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 52,721 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 52,721 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 51,245 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Nov 2019 50,098 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 48,441 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 48,441 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 46,090 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 43,938 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 41,998 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 41,998 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 38,417 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Nov 2014 38,417 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Nov 2013 35,120 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 35,120 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 31,365 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 26,391 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 21,947 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 JBU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JBU, 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 JBU registered?

KY07 JBU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 March 2007.

Is KY07 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY07 JBU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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