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KY57 JWV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,260 mi
Last recorded119,260 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 JWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2025 119,260 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure both fronts (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 116,172 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 116,172 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working on the mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 111,321 miles

Nearside Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 111,321 miles

Nearside Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 98,707 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust/heat shield insecure

Tyre slightly damaged BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 98,707 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust/heat shield insecure

Tyre slightly damaged BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 92,800 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 91,197 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 91,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 85,740 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 85,738 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 78,235 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 71,104 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 64,949 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 59,874 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 59,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit going out of shape - worn to approx 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to approx. 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 54,012 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 48,088 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 40,730 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 33,158 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 25,341 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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KY57 JWV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KY57 JWV, 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 KY57 JWV registered?

KY57 JWV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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