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KP57 VAY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

37,983 mi
Last recorded37,983 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP57 VAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 37,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake has little reserve travel & low effort

Pass 22 Jun 2021 35,533 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 35,531 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 34,575 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 32,885 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 30,672 miles

Nearside Front top strut bearing rough

Fail 22 Jun 2018 30,672 miles

Nearside Front top strut bearing rough

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 28,551 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @ 29% (3.7.B.5b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 28,551 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @ 29% (3.7.B.5b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 26,201 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @ 29% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 24,224 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 24,224 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 22,448 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 22,448 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 20,848 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 20,848 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 18,960 miles

rear washer inop

Pass 25 Apr 2011 17,419 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 16,137 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 VAY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VAY, 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 VAY registered?

KP57 VAY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 October 2007.

Is KP57 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP57 VAY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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