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KJ57 DFL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,340 mi
Last recorded31,340 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ57 DFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 31,340 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 30,792 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 30,789 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle will not unlock (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 30,128 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 29,333 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 28,458 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 28,458 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 27,674 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 26,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower arm bushes have play / knock under braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 25,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front - deflection under braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 24,209 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 22,679 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 20,907 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 17,625 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 17,615 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 15,236 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 13,102 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 13,102 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 10,293 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 7,809 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 DFL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DFL, 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 DFL registered?

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

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