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MJ57 KNY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,181 mi
Last recorded68,181 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 KNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 68,181 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both mirrors damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2021 67,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust system insecure middle clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator not working both o/s and n/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure both o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced both o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both mirrors damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2020 52,681 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2019 48,407 miles

exhaust/flexi pipe deteriorated

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 48,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust/flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2018 43,277 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Jan 2018 43,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2017 30,874 miles

Offside steel wheel to o/s/f .spare tyre scrap

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

urgent attention required to baby seat

Fail 11 Jan 2017 30,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald both edges [wearing onto sidewall] (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside steel wheel to o/s/f .spare tyre scrap

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

urgent attention required to baby seat

Pass 12 Jan 2016 22,418 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 21,923 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 20,575 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 18,417 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 18,417 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 15,719 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 12,686 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 9,694 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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MJ57 KNY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJ57 KNY, 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 MJ57 KNY registered?

MJ57 KNY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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