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AP57 KOV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,786 mi
Last recorded113,786 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 KOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 113,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 113,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 109,846 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 105,280 miles

Central exhaust clamps corroded

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

Nearside steering rack inner joint slight play

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 100,726 miles

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 and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside steering rack inner joint ,slight play

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 and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 97,356 miles

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 97,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 92,513 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 88,722 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2019 85,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 80,888 miles

Nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

long travel on hand brake

rear silencer corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Jun 2018 80,888 miles

Nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

long travel on hand brake

rear silencer corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Jun 2017 76,540 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 72,333 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 72,235 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 67,358 miles

offside rear tyre perished

rear silencer corroded

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 12 May 2014 62,564 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 51,254 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 51,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 49,271 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 45,041 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 38,902 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AP57 KOV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AP57 KOV, 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 AP57 KOV registered?

AP57 KOV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 October 2007.

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