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CV57 KBK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,155 mi
Last recorded87,155 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 KBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 87,155 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advise : surface corrosion to rear axle assly

Pass 19 Sep 2024 83,925 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

advise : surface corrosion to both front lower track control arms

advise : surface corrosion to rear axle/mounting areas

Fail 19 Sep 2024 83,925 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

advise : surface corrosion to both front lower track control arms

advise : surface corrosion to rear axle/mounting areas

Pass 30 Sep 2023 80,946 miles

advise : surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms/axle

Pass 15 Sep 2022 76,750 miles

advise : heavy surface corrosion to both front lower suspension arms

advise : surface corrosion to rear axle assly

Pass 17 Sep 2021 73,549 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 71,332 miles

advise : rear exhaust assly slightly corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2020 71,332 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise : rear exhaust assly slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2019 66,638 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 66,638 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 61,476 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 56,104 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 50,100 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 50,100 miles

Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 44,215 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 38,796 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 27,896 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 21,722 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 19,130 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 15,300 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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CV57 KBK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV57 KBK, 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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CV57 KBK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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