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KN57 UOP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

297,294 mi
Last recorded297,294 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 UOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 297,294 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 292,660 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 285,420 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 278,251 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 278,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 260,484 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 260,484 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2xcentre clamps (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 219,021 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 219,021 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 182,273 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 182,273 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 149,171 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 149,171 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 116,290 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

brake pad warning light on

rear brakes slightly binding advise attention

Fail 29 Nov 2011 116,258 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

brake pad warning light on

rear brakes slightly binding advise attention

Pass 30 Nov 2010 178,996 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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KN57 UOP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KN57 UOP, 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 KN57 UOP registered?

KN57 UOP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 October 2007.

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