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KJ57 CZE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,981 mi
Last recorded150,981 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ57 CZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 150,981 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 150,979 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 145,399 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 145,266 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 137,760 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 137,757 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 130,681 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 122,511 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both rear bushes on lower wishbones (2.4.F.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 115,747 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bushes wearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 115,747 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket broken off (7.1.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bushes wearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 100,199 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 100,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

engine management light on

ext. system getting rusty in places

general wear on discs

most of cars underside is covered in plastic

n/s/f tyre starting to get low on tread

slight damage to n/s/f fog lamp

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 85,232 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 71,776 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 57,814 miles

Engine management light on.

Fuel cap seal perished.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 42,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KJ57 CZE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KJ57 CZE, 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 KJ57 CZE registered?

KJ57 CZE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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