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HY57 KKC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

82,750 mi
Last recorded82,750 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 KKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 82,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

nearside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 1 Sep 2025 80,573 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 80,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 78,264 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 72,241 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 71,473 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 70,212 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 70,197 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 66,559 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 59,035 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 51,887 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2017 46,076 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 46,074 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 39,586 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 39,586 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 33,944 miles

O/S/FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

o/s/f & N/S/R TYRES CUT ON SIDE WALLS

Pass 4 Sep 2014 26,301 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 21,579 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)

both front and n/s/r tyre outter sidewalls are scuffed.

both front and n/s/r wheels are scuffed.

front tyres low on edges.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 17,412 miles

all four wheels are scuffed.

front tyres low on inner edges.

scuff to o/s/r wheel arch.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 13,630 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 9,368 miles

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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 KKC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KKC, 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 KKC registered?

HY57 KKC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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