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KP57 VDJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,564 mi
Last recorded83,564 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP57 VDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 83,564 miles

Corrosion to suspension components and subframes

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2021 65,879 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 53,428 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2019 42,362 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 42,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 39,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 39,954 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 37,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 37,315 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 35,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread section

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 35,727 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section (7.1.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread section

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 13 Nov 2014 33,395 miles

slight cracking on treads of both rear tyres

Pass 13 Nov 2013 30,113 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly cracking on tread section

Pass 13 Nov 2012 26,972 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 165/70/14

Pass 8 Nov 2011 24,193 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 20,996 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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KP57 VDJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDJ, 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 VDJ registered?

KP57 VDJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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