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KB57 MJE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,260 mi
Last recorded125,260 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 MJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 125,260 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 117,219 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 117,219 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake travel high (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

offside hand brake cable collapsing.will require attention

Pass 30 May 2024 109,420 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2023 100,093 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 100,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link ball joint rubber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link ball joint rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 92,392 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap rubber perished

Pass 27 May 2021 84,941 miles

nearside front outer c.v boot worn ,leaking

petrol cap seal worn

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 May 2020 77,475 miles

petrol cap seal worn

Pass 25 May 2019 69,072 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn

rear foot and parking brake effort low

Pass 26 May 2018 60,796 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 60,796 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2017 51,475 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 42,490 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 33,305 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 26,251 miles

both front wishbones,inner rear bushes breaking away from bondings

Pass 7 May 2013 22,610 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 18,811 miles

small hole in offside front C/V gaiter,leaking.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 14,730 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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KB57 MJE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KB57 MJE, 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 KB57 MJE registered?

KB57 MJE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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