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KB57 YXY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,901 mi
Last recorded132,901 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 YXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 132,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join from front pipe to middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2024 132,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join from front pipe to middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 124,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to mid clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Dec 2022 115,190 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

parking brake efficiency just met

Pass 30 Dec 2021 105,700 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 105,700 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 97,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 17 Dec 2020 97,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 18 Dec 2019 85,619 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 71,538 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 61,627 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 57,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 54,007 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 48,960 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 44,491 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2012 36,405 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 33,647 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 30,462 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 28,673 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 YXY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,800cc 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 YXY, 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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KB57 YXY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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