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KV57 JJO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

158,839 mi
Last recorded158,839 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 JJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 158,839 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 148,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 148,380 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 140,550 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 140,550 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 137,642 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Mar 2023 137,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2022 130,584 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Apr 2022 130,584 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2021 125,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 123,838 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Mar 2020 123,838 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2019 109,063 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2018 92,550 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

The exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2018 92,550 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

The exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2017 84,142 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2016 66,224 miles

outer skin corroded on rear silencer

Pass 11 May 2015 53,011 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 48,939 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 44,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system deteriorated.

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

N/S/F + Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 39,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2011 29,861 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 21,523 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 21,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.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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KV57 JJO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KV57 JJO, 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 KV57 JJO registered?

KV57 JJO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 October 2007.

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