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HV57 KYK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,335 mi
Last recorded169,335 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 KYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 169,335 miles

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

Park brake lever high

Fail 16 Apr 2024 169,332 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Park brake lever high

Pass 2 Nov 2022 163,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box heat shield insecure and rattling

offside side indicator deteriorating (dim)

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Fail 2 Nov 2022 163,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box heat shield insecure and rattling

offside side indicator deteriorating (dim)

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Pass 26 Oct 2021 154,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake slight travel

steering goes tight

surface corrosion underneath on some components and rear under body

Fail 26 Oct 2021 154,686 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake slight travel

steering goes tight

surface corrosion underneath on some components and rear under body

Pass 4 Nov 2020 146,583 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake slight travel

offside rear wheel binding on

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2019 136,763 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 119,490 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 119,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Side wall 185.60.14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185.60.14 (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 100,977 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 100,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185.60.14 (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 83,522 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 72,331 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 59,442 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 44,824 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 44,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2012 32,669 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 20,745 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 9,862 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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HV57 KYK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HV57 KYK, 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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HV57 KYK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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