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KA57 ZXK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,298 mi
Last recorded90,298 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 ZXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 90,298 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2023 90,293 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 84,825 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 82,965 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 80,749 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 80,749 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 74,895 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 71,183 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2016 65,316 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 58,094 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 58,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 54,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 48,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 48,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 41,951 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 37,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 37,014 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 30,755 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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KA57 ZXK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KA57 ZXK, 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 KA57 ZXK registered?

KA57 ZXK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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