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KY07 SKF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,394 mi
Last recorded93,394 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY07 SKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 93,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 93,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 91,165 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 90,551 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 90,551 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 85,094 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 78,720 miles

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2019 78,720 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system At caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2019 78,712 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Exhaust heat shield loose.

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 65,782 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 63,651 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 60,623 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 55,087 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2015 50,258 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 45,402 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 40,379 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 39,822 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 39,821 miles

Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

both rear brake discs corroded in poor condition

Pass 23 May 2011 31,353 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 21,502 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 SKF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SKF, 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 SKF registered?

KY07 SKF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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