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KR57 KJV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,318 mi
Last recorded81,318 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2024 81,318 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 78,846 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 77,473 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four has corrosion to surface (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Jan 2023 77,473 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four has corrosion to surface (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2022 75,173 miles

Brake valve slightly damaged or slight leak servo pipe cracking at the joint not leaking (1.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 72,006 miles

Brake valve slightly damaged or slight leak brake servo pipe (1.1.7 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 72,006 miles

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

Brake valve slightly damaged or slight leak brake servo pipe (1.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2020 68,945 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 66,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 66,606 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 64,638 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Fail 3 Jan 2018 64,637 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Jan 2017 62,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 62,417 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 59,737 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 55,445 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 48,468 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 42,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2011 37,141 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 37,141 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 29,076 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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 KJV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJV, 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 KJV registered?

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

Is KR57 KJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR57 KJV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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