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KU57 GJO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,086 mi
Last recorded105,086 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 GJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 105,086 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower outer sill slight corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear axle slight corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2023 105,062 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower outer sill slight corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust flexi damaged

rear axle slight corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2022 100,377 miles

nearside front tyre very low tread

offside front track rod end slight play

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 96,843 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 91,452 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 84,692 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 84,600 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 76,795 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 68,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2016 68,155 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe at flexable joint (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

oil leaks

Pass 18 Aug 2014 50,740 miles

drivers seat will not fold forward

Fail 15 Aug 2014 50,708 miles

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

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

drivers seat will not fold forward

Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,715 miles

Both rear tyres starting to deteriorate between treads

Fail 23 Aug 2013 41,715 miles

Both rear tyres starting to deteriorate between treads

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 33,955 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 25,774 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 17,269 miles

NSF, OSF tyres worn on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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KU57 GJO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KU57 GJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU57 GJO registered?

KU57 GJO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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