MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,059 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside rack (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
exhaust front flex slight deterioration, rear silencer corroded
exhaust heat shield insecure
offside and nearside rear shock absorber shrouds insecure
parking brake slight travel
rear axle beam corroded
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel/brake pipes
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm wearing edges and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre wearing inner edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
nearside steering rack slight dampness
offside and nearside rear shock absorber shrouds insecure
rear axle beam corroded
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel/brake pipes
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm wearing edges and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre wearing inner edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
nearside steering rack slight dampness
offside and nearside rear shock absorber shrouds insecure
rear axle beam corroded
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel/brake pipes
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
under trays fitted obscuring testable items
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm perishing to tread and walls wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
under trays fitted obscuring testable items
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
exhaust front flex slight deterioration
offside and nearside rear axle front bushes slight deterioration
offside front tyre slight wear inner edge
unable to check offside rear wheel bearing due to bind
under trays fitted obscuring testable items
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
exhaust front flex slight deterioration
offside and nearside rear axle front bushes slight deterioration
offside front tyre slight wear inner edge
parking brake slight travel
unable to check offside rear wheel bearing due to bind
under trays fitted obscuring testable items
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside rack (2.1.5 (a))
nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge slight perishing
offside rear axle front bush slight wear
under trays fitted obscuring testable items
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside rack (2.1.5 (a))
nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge slight perishing
offside rear axle front bush slight wear
under trays fitted obscuring testable items
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
exhaust rear silencer slight corrosion
nearside front tyre wearing edges
offside front tyre slight wear inner edge
unable to check full length of fuel and brake pipes due to covers
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
exhaust rear silencer slight corrosion
nearside front tyre wearing edges
offside front tyre slight wear inner edge
parking brake slight travel
unable to check full length of fuel and brake pipes due to covers
front tyres worn on edges and close to limit
n/s rear tyre approx. 2.5mm
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
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MA57 KAU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc 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 MA57 KAU, 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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MA57 KAU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 September 2007.
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