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KR57 KJO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,444 mi
Last recorded139,444 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 KJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 139,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 139,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 134,811 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 126,678 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 126,631 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 109,797 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 95,251 miles

O/S rear brake binding slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 82,087 miles

rear shock absorber covers insecure

Fail 16 Nov 2013 82,084 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear shock absorber covers insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2012 70,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bind to o/s/r brake

exhaust front flexible pipe leaking

Pass 24 Nov 2012 70,655 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)

bind to o/s/r brake

exhaust front flexible pipe leaking

Pass 19 Nov 2011 56,629 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 56,629 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 41,019 miles

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

passenger side repeater lamp cover broken

tyres worn on 3 to 4mm

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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KR57 KJO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KR57 KJO, 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 KR57 KJO registered?

KR57 KJO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 December 2007.

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