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KJ57 DLX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,752 mi
Last recorded90,752 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ57 DLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 90,752 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 83,357 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 76,049 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 76,049 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 66,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (nearside and offside) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 66,461 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (nearside and offside) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 64,794 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 64,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 62,655 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 60,596 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 58,858 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 56,459 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 56,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 53,387 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 52,199 miles

Child seat fitted unable to carry out full inspection of seat belt

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,793 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,933 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 23,826 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 19,592 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 DLX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 DLX, 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 DLX registered?

KJ57 DLX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 September 2007.

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