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KT57 RYO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,200 mi
Last recorded120,200 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT57 RYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 120,200 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bumper & wing is damaged

Fail 15 Feb 2021 120,200 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bumper & wing is damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2019 104,561 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 104,561 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 99,699 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 91,229 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slight binding

Nearside steering rack end has slight play

covers on under side obscuring view

Fail 23 Sep 2017 90,952 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel slight binding

Nearside steering rack end has slight play

covers on under side obscuring view

Pass 19 Sep 2016 78,720 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 78,708 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 67,788 miles

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

child seat fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 57,822 miles

exhaust flexable joint leaking

spare wheel fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2013 49,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2012 41,109 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 41,042 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 36,465 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,568 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 27,487 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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KT57 RYO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KT57 RYO, 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 KT57 RYO registered?

KT57 RYO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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