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FY57 JKX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

111,155 mi
Last recorded111,155 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 JKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 111,155 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 111,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 21 Sep 2020 107,447 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 105,511 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2019 105,511 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 102,877 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 102,874 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust system insecure Front clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (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))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 91,866 miles

eml light iluminated

Fail 10 Jun 2017 91,474 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

eml light iluminated

Pass 9 Jun 2016 78,930 miles

drivers seat does not tilt foreword

handbrake lever high

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 9 Jun 2016 78,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

drivers seat does not tilt foreword

handbrake lever high

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2015 74,032 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers seat back rest lever faulty

nearside front inner rack end worn/as play

Fail 11 Apr 2015 74,032 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

drivers seat back rest lever faulty

nearside front inner rack end worn/as play

Pass 14 Apr 2014 68,590 miles

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

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

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

insp light on

o/s/f seat not tilt forword

side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 26 Mar 2014 68,395 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front lower arm rear bushes worn advise changing

service light on

Pass 27 Feb 2013 62,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2013 62,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2012 57,338 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2012 57,338 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2011 52,303 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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FY57 JKX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FY57 JKX, 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 FY57 JKX registered?

FY57 JKX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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