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KB57 MJU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,930 mi
Last recorded83,930 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 MJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 83,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2024 75,591 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2024 75,589 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2023 68,116 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2023 68,116 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2022 59,496 miles

hand brake has excessive travel

Pass 15 Nov 2021 46,913 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 46,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 43,112 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 39,157 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 36,588 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside both front drop linkages upper cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2017 34,056 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 31,789 miles

both front tyres age cracking in tread

Pass 17 Nov 2015 29,975 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 29,975 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 26,607 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 23,361 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 23,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 19,123 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 13,502 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 9,404 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2010 9,404 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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 MJU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KB57 MJU, 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 MJU registered?

KB57 MJU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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The MOT history for KB57 MJU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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