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HY57 KJK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,874 mi
Last recorded96,874 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 KJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 96,874 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front windscreen stone chip

hand brake slightly high

Fail 3 Jul 2026 96,874 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

front windscreen stone chip

hand brake slightly high

Pass 25 Aug 2023 92,766 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 92,766 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 91,165 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 89,134 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2020 86,303 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2019 84,255 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 74,748 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 74,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 70,156 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 70,515 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 69,734 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 61,781 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 4 Sep 2014 51,364 miles

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

all four tyres perished

Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,013 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished!

Fail 2 Sep 2013 42,013 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perrished!

Pass 23 Aug 2012 32,015 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 21,573 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f wheel scuffed.

n/s/r wheel corroded.

rear brakes squeek when cold.

slight damage to n/s side repeater.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 15,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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HY57 KJK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY57 KJK, 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 HY57 KJK registered?

HY57 KJK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 September 2007.

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