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HY57 KJU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

67,491 mi
Last recorded67,491 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 KJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 67,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear axel corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2026 67,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2025 59,163 miles

Central Rear axle corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 59,163 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear axle corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 52,562 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 50,901 miles

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

Offside Front Inner CV joint, slightly leaking grease.

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

Fail 30 Dec 2022 50,900 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner CV joint, slightly leaking grease.

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 47,961 miles

Offside Front ABS wiring not fully secure

Fail 10 Jan 2022 47,960 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure head light bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front ABS wiring not fully secure

Pass 11 Dec 2020 46,356 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 45,432 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 45,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 42,716 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 39,540 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)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 35,428 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)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 35,428 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 31,406 miles

Both side repeaters damaged, still functioning

Front wipers starting smear

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 31,406 miles

Both side repeaters damaged, still functioning

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wipers starting smear

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 28,443 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 24,560 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 19,214 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 19,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 12,794 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 12,794 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 5,422 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 4,852 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 4,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 KJU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 HY57 KJU, 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 KJU registered?

HY57 KJU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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