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KP57 VHN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,434 mi
Last recorded72,434 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP57 VHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 72,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 72,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 61,895 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 60,374 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 59,460 miles

n/s washer jet innopp

Fail 28 Jan 2020 59,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

n/s washer jet innopp

Pass 14 Jan 2019 57,318 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 57,316 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2016 54,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm (rear) bush is deteriorating/splitting (2.4G.2)

Nearside Front door mirror is insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front headlamp European dipped beam aim is set at the lower 2.75% limit (1.8B,2)

Nearside Rear passenger's seat belt webbing requires manual help to fully retract all the loose webbing (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 1.82 mm (4.1E.1)

Offside Front Lower suspension arm (rear) bush is deteriorating/splitting (2.4G.2)

Offside Rear park brake effort is low indicating that service/repairs are required (3.7B.6a)

Offside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 1.65 mm (4.1E.1)

Rear axle (2) service brakes during their increase mode indicate they are ready for service/repairs (3.7B,2)

The park brake efficiency has only just met the minimum legal requirements at 16% (3.7B.7)

The park brake lever working travel exceeds the vehicle manufacturer recommendations (3.1.6b)

The rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating and has a slight leak (7.1.2)

The service brakes imbalance across axle (2) are at 26% (3.7B.5b)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 54,326 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm (rear) bush is deteriorating/splitting (2.4G.2)

Nearside Front door mirror is insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front headlamp European dipped beam aim is set at the lower 2.75% limit (1.8B,2)

Nearside Rear passenger's seat belt webbing requires manual help to fully retract all the loose webbing (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 1.82 mm (4.1E.1)

Offside Front Lower suspension arm (rear) bush is deteriorating/splitting (2.4G.2)

Offside Rear park brake effort is low indicating that service/repairs are required (3.7B.6a)

Offside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 1.65 mm (4.1E.1)

The park brake imbalance has been recorded at 44% (3.7B.6b)

The park brake lever working travel exceeds the vehicle manufacturer recommendations (3.1.6b)

The rear exhaust silencer is deteriorating and has a slight leak (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 50,063 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 44,764 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 39,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 29,941 miles

movement/deterioration of front lower suspension arm mountings.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 27,845 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 23,533 miles

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

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

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 VHN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red 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 VHN, 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 VHN registered?

KP57 VHN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 November 2007.

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