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KX07 EKM

2007 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1422cc

Blue Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 19 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
FuelDiesel
Engine1422cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2007 Volkswagen Polo Diesel 1422cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 164,233 miles on the clock, averaging 7,680 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TDI engine is known for 1. oil pump chain & balance shaft chain wear / failure and 2. injector unit (pd pump–dooer) wear & electrical failure. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for KX07 EKM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
164,233
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2010
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,680

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading164,233 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year7,680
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KX07 EKM 46k75k105k135k164k '10'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,233 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,230 miles
Since last MOT+17,431 miles
PASS
Mileage146,799 miles
Since last MOT+8,314 miles
PASS
Mileage138,485 miles
Since last MOT+4,021 miles
PASS
Mileage134,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,464 miles
Since last MOT+1,881 miles
PASS
Mileage132,583 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,583 miles
Since last MOT+3,280 miles
PASS
Mileage129,303 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,295 miles
Since last MOT+4,580 miles
PASS
Mileage124,715 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,617 miles
Since last MOT+4,147 miles
PASS
Mileage120,470 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,470 miles
Since last MOT+4,281 miles
PASS
Mileage116,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,189 miles
Since last MOT+4,839 miles
PASS
Mileage111,350 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,350 miles
Since last MOT+10,240 miles
PASS
Mileage101,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,110 miles
Since last MOT+15,497 miles
PASS
Mileage85,613 miles
Since last MOT+10,539 miles
PASS
Mileage75,074 miles
Since last MOT+12,596 miles
PASS
Mileage62,478 miles
Since last MOT+454 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,024 miles
Since last MOT+16,374 miles
PASS
Mileage45,650 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

1. Oil Pump Chain & Balance Shaft Chain Wear / Failure

The chain driving the oil pump and balance shaft (where fitted) is undersized for the loads imposed by the three-cylinder engine's unbalanced firing impulses. Early models are particularly vulnerable; chain tensioner wear allows excessive slack, leading to chain stretch, skip, or catastrophic failure[1].

2. Injector Unit (PD Pump–Dooer) Wear & Electrical Failure

Worn plunger seals allow diesel and engine oil to mix; electrical spools fail (sticking or electrical contact wear). These are high-wear components under the extreme pressures of the PD system[1].

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX07 EKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1422cc
Year2007
First registered
Area codeKX — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier07 — March 2007 to August 2007

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About KX07 EKM

What car is KX07 EKM?

KX07 EKM is a blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1422cc). First registered in Luton in 2007.

What is the mileage of KX07 EKM?

The last recorded mileage for KX07 EKM was 164,233 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KX07 EKM passed its MOT?

KX07 EKM has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2026.

Is KX07 EKM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KX07 EKM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2007, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is KX07 EKM?

KX07 EKM is approximately 19 years old. Age identifier 07 means registered between 1 March 2007 and 31 August 2007.