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KN57 YVG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,675 mi
Last recorded115,675 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 YVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 115,675 miles

Boot has temporary boot cable fitted,but working as intended

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter leaking, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 115,675 miles

Boot has temporary boot cable fitted,but working as intended

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter leaking, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 115,317 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 103,287 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 83,705 miles

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

rear tail gate damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2017 83,705 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear tail gate damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2016 69,106 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 59,006 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 47,178 miles

Slight play in front top suspension mountings.

Fail 4 Sep 2014 47,178 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Slight play in front top suspension mountings.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 33,407 miles

damage to n/s/f wing.

n/s number plate light dim.

Fail 9 Aug 2013 33,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

damage to n/s/f wing.

n/s number plate light dim.

Pass 24 May 2012 21,200 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 19,384 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 10,888 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 YVG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YVG, 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 YVG registered?

KN57 YVG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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