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KJ57 HWK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,945 mi
Last recorded108,945 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ57 HWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 108,945 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 108,810 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 103,333 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 97,597 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 89,663 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 82,743 miles

Front exhaust section deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 76,883 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

front exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2015 70,934 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 64,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2014 64,623 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2013 57,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

boot partially loaded

both front brake disc,s slightly worn

Fail 25 Jun 2013 57,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

boot partially loaded

both front brake disc,s slightly worn

Fail 6 Jan 2012 44,573 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 44,573 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 33,564 miles

1..front brake pads wearing low......2..slight bind on o/s rear brake

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 33,564 miles

1..front brake pads wearing low......2..slight bind on o/s rear brake

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 HWK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HWK, 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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KJ57 HWK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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