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KJ57 DDF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,310 mi
Last recorded63,310 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ57 DDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 63,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a worn groove on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 55,418 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 55,418 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 49,651 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 49,651 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 46,659 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 5 Nov 2015 46,659 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2014 42,505 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 42,505 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 38,341 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 38,341 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 34,371 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 30,847 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 27,639 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 DDF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DDF, 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 DDF registered?

KJ57 DDF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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