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KC57 YJZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,178 mi
Last recorded69,178 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC57 YJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 69,178 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 69,158 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel & efficiency low on offside

Slight damage to windscreen, centre & nearside

Pass 31 Oct 2020 68,545 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 68,545 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 64,959 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 60,870 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 60,869 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front disc's lipped

Fail 4 Sep 2018 59,888 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing door mirror casing damaged and taped ! (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges requires replacement 185/60r14 82h falken (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake pads and disc badly wearing!

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges requires replacement ! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 54,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres both wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2016 48,297 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 42,309 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 42,309 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 35,332 miles

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

nearside rear light unit damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2014 35,242 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2013 28,601 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 22,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2011 16,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing low

hand brake travel becoming long

Pass 8 Sep 2010 9,333 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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KC57 YJZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KC57 YJZ, 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 KC57 YJZ registered?

KC57 YJZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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