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KY57 KYU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,882 mi
Last recorded124,882 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 KYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 124,882 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 111,149 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 111,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 104,184 miles

Nearside underbody trim fitted

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

Offside underbody trim fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2020 104,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside underbody trim fitted

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside underbody trim fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2019 101,604 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 101,604 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 99,031 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Around Sump/Sump Plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 99,031 miles

Central Lower Exhaust system insecure Middle Sleeve Brackets Corroded/Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (LED Unit) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Around Sump/Sump Plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 95,838 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low and slightly cracking

Offside Rear tyre wearing low and slightly cracking

Fail 30 Aug 2017 95,838 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low and slightly cracking

Offside Rear tyre wearing low and slightly cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2016 91,783 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

nsf fog light broken

osr tyre mis shaped

Fail 27 Aug 2016 91,783 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

nsf fog light broken

osr tyre mis shaped

Pass 29 Aug 2015 87,240 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 82,801 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 76,788 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 76,788 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Sep 2012 50,896 miles

slight movement o/s & n/s front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 1 Sep 2012 50,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight movement o/s & n/s front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 13 Aug 2011 38,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 28,931 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 KYU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KYU, 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 KYU registered?

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

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