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KP57 AHJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,997 mi
Last recorded149,997 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP57 AHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 149,997 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 149,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 133,476 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 133,475 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 121,505 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 121,505 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 101,719 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres inside edge at 0m/m tread

under/trays fitted can not see components

Fail 13 Nov 2015 101,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres inside edge at 0m/m tread

under/trays fitted can not see components

Pass 17 Oct 2014 84,861 miles

Front exhaust deteriorated..

High imbalance on rear brakes on apply and release slowly test and will req att.

See brake sheet att.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 69,524 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 52,793 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,807 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 16,892 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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KP57 AHJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc 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 KP57 AHJ, 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 KP57 AHJ registered?

KP57 AHJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 October 2007.

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