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KJ57 DJO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

77,480 mi
Last recorded77,480 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 77,480 miles

Front Nearside and Offside suspension/axle and attachment have its surface corroded Wheel hubs, steering inner and outer ends, shock absorbers outer casing

Rear Nearside and Offside suspension/axle and attachment have its surface corroded Wheel hubs, shock absorbers outer casing

Fail 28 Aug 2025 77,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Nearside and Offside suspension/axle and attachment have its surface corroded Wheel hubs, steering inner and outer ends, shock absorbers outer casing

Rear Nearside and Offside suspension/axle and attachment have its surface corroded Wheel hubs, shock absorbers outer casing

Pass 15 Aug 2024 74,370 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 74,370 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 71,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 71,863 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. o/s rear tyre wrong size fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 71,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 71,609 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 70,343 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/rear tyre cracking and perishing

front flexi pipe broken,but not leaking

Fail 16 Aug 2021 70,338 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding o/s/rear wheel binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s/rear tyre cracking and perishing

front flexi pipe broken,but not leaking

Pass 18 Aug 2020 69,922 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 69,918 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 66,559 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 62,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 58,690 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 55,457 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 55,401 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 52,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 52,712 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 50,539 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 44,388 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 35,722 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2011 27,726 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 20,158 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 20,158 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 DJO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DJO, 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 DJO registered?

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

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