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KJ57 CZH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,460 mi
Last recorded132,460 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ57 CZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 132,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 121,228 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 108,787 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 104,373 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 185/60R14 nail in tyre on outer edge ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R14 tyre on 3MM tread on outer tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drivers seatbelt slow retraction

covers and shields fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2021 104,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Washer fluid spraying N/S/F (3.5 (a))

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

Coolant below minimum

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi exhaust pipe has a minor leak under load (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 185/60R14 nail in tyre on outer edge ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R14 tyre on 3MM tread on outer tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drivers seatbelt slow retraction

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

covers and shields fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2020 97,723 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

washer pipe leaking but water still hits screen

Pass 30 Apr 2019 78,281 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

wipers worn

Fail 30 Apr 2019 78,281 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front and rear suspension components corroded

wipers worn

Pass 1 May 2018 68,497 miles

Offside Front Tyre perishing,

Offside Rear Tyre perishing,

Fail 30 Apr 2018 68,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre perishing,

Offside Rear Tyre perishing,

Pass 20 Feb 2017 64,030 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 60,248 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 58,249 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 48,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 40,596 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 40,596 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 30,975 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 22,066 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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KJ57 CZH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 KJ57 CZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ57 CZH registered?

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

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