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KR57 KJU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

36,954 mi
Last recorded36,954 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 KJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 36,954 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

under body corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2021 32,375 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 32,375 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak clamp leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe leaking (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 31,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 31,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 31,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (6.1.2 (a))

near and offside front control arm rear bushes(subframe bushes) well worn resulting in movement

Fail 21 Sep 2018 31,254 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (6.1.2 (a))

near and offside front control arm rear bushes(subframe bushes) well worn resulting in movement

Pass 14 Jul 2017 30,226 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking on tread section

Offside Front tyre well worn inner edge

chip in windscreen zone A

deterioration of near and offside front control arm rear bushes

Fail 10 Jul 2017 30,219 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp application of stop lamps causes position lamp to operate (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all stop lamps affected by operation of position lamps (1.2.1f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking on tread section

Offside Front tyre well worn inner edge

chip in windscreen zone A

deterioration of near and offside front control arm rear bushes

Pass 12 Jul 2016 29,155 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

chip on windscreen

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2016 29,155 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported connector pipe clamp corroded and broken (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

chip on windscreen

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2015 27,074 miles

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 30 Jun 2014 24,969 miles

chip in windscreen

nail in tread section nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2014 24,969 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

chip in windscreen

nail in tread section nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2013 22,563 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 19,845 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 19,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 17,848 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KJU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KJU, 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 KJU registered?

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

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The MOT history for KR57 KJU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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