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AP57 KFX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,447 mi
Last recorded113,447 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 KFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 113,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 113,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 96,226 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 96,226 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 66,684 miles

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively rear both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement both sides (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

under seal all overunder neath

Pass 27 Mar 2019 52,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 41,535 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 36,337 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 36,337 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 29,282 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both sides slight (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 29,282 miles

Front Headlamp insecure both sides broken (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 19,372 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 19,034 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 17,652 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 15,734 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 13,190 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 10,539 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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AP57 KFX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AP57 KFX, 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 AP57 KFX registered?

AP57 KFX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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