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KJ57 HWN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,656 mi
Last recorded110,656 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ57 HWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 110,656 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 100,451 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 100,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 94,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 89,047 miles

Front number plate faded

Fail 6 Oct 2015 89,046 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate faded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 85,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

child seat offside rear

slight play nearside inner track rod

Fail 8 Oct 2014 85,672 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

child seat offside rear

slight play nearside inner track rod

Pass 2 Aug 2013 79,678 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 79,677 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 70,580 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,852 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 41,346 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 HWN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HWN, 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 HWN registered?

KJ57 HWN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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