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KY07 MLF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,619 mi
Last recorded54,619 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY07 MLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 54,619 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 54,618 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s + o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 46,617 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 46,617 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 37,440 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 29,453 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 28,995 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective to flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 13 Apr 2021 28,995 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective to flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 26 Mar 2020 28,674 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 28,074 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

heat shield lose rear

Pass 3 Apr 2018 27,361 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 26,499 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking inner wall

Fail 18 Apr 2017 26,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking inner wall

Pass 4 Mar 2016 25,298 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 24,169 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 22,954 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 21,787 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,993 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 20,034 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 16,826 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 MLF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MLF, 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 MLF registered?

KY07 MLF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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