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KY07 RZO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

131,083 mi
Last recorded131,083 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY07 RZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 131,083 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 125,354 miles

Central Rear Upper 25% high level brake light not workin

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking slightly

Nearside Rear nsr brake has been slightly rubbed

Offside Front Outer cv boot leaking slightly

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 125,334 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Upper 25% high level brake light not workin

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking slightly

Nearside Rear nsr brake has been slightly rubbed

Offside Front Outer cv boot leaking slightly

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 117,600 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 109,754 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 109,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 102,401 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 102,396 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 90,469 miles

under shields fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2021 90,459 miles

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

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

under shields fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2020 82,193 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2020 82,191 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under shields fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 70,139 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2019 70,132 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 56,872 miles

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 43,326 miles

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2017 43,326 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 32,029 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Fail 9 Mar 2016 32,029 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

Pass 16 Mar 2015 18,681 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 18,681 miles

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

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

185/60 R14 82T

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

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

both front wipers are a bit streaky

Pass 19 Feb 2014 15,942 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 14,969 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 11,575 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 8,407 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 6,150 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 RZO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel 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 KY07 RZO, 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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KY07 RZO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 April 2007.

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