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KJ57 DDY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,229 mi
Last recorded157,229 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ57 DDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 157,229 miles

slight leak o/s/f outer cv joint rubber

slight wear o/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2018 153,576 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 146,417 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 146,416 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake application uneven reduced brakeing effort (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 141,564 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 141,514 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 130,502 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 130,502 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear no glass in mirror (8.1.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 119,184 miles

Front console bushes have been incorrectly fitted.

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

N/S door mirror glass damaged.

Sump corroded.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 109,620 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 97,665 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 82,701 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 82,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 60,310 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 DDY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DDY, 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 DDY registered?

KJ57 DDY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 November 2007.

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