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KY07 VXF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

123,238 mi
Last recorded123,238 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY07 VXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 123,238 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 118,119 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 113,771 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 111,300 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 108,259 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 108,258 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))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 103,506 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 103,506 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 99,841 miles

Nearside Front seat not reclining forward

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2020 99,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Front seat not reclining forward

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 97,952 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 97,952 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 93,554 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 93,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 89,571 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 75,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake performance low

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 64,799 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 62,724 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 62,724 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 54,784 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 46,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 46,364 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres starting to wear low

Pass 17 Feb 2011 31,863 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 23,730 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 VXF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY07 VXF registered?

KY07 VXF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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