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KY57 KYX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,078 mi
Last recorded135,078 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 KYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 135,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 133,359 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 130,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 127,511 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 124,942 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 124,942 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 111,481 miles

Front exhaust flexi badly deteriorated and slightly blowing

Offside rear brake slightly binding on

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge 185/6014

Fail 3 Sep 2016 111,481 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine light on

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

Front exhaust flexi badly deteriorated and slightly blowing

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

Offside rear brake slightly binding on

offside front tyre badly worn inner edge 185/6014

Pass 7 Sep 2015 94,156 miles

slight blow from front exhaust flexy

Fail 7 Sep 2015 94,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/6014 (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

slight blow from front exhaust flexy

Pass 5 Sep 2014 79,907 miles

both front discs scoured

Pass 7 Sep 2013 72,097 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 72,097 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 53,939 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 38,296 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 29,307 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 KYX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KYX, 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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KY57 KYX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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