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KV57 KHJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,639 mi
Last recorded181,639 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 181,639 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 181,638 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated will need replacing (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective needs to be replaced (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2017 164,285 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 8 May 2017 164,280 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 May 2016 146,005 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

parking brake efficiency just met the requirements

parking brake lever just met the reserve travel criteria

Fail 6 May 2016 146,005 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2015 135,154 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 120,216 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 120,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 118,319 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 85,875 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 52,115 miles

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 KHJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KV57 KHJ, 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 KHJ registered?

KV57 KHJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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