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CV57 KLL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,847 mi
Last recorded112,847 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 KLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 112,847 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 104,336 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 May 2025 104,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2024 98,968 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 98,869 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 95,047 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 95,047 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 90,684 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 88,378 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 88,378 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 87,885 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 81,177 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 81,177 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 69,370 miles

N/S Rear Number Plate Light Dim

O/S Rear Tyre Cracking In Tread Slightly

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight Brake Judder

Fail 31 Oct 2018 69,369 miles

Braking system leaking Brake Servo Pipe Split (1.1.3 (d))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Gaiters Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

N/S Rear Number Plate Light Dim

O/S Rear Tyre Cracking In Tread Slightly

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 60,807 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 60,807 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 53,903 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 53,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 48,316 miles

Nearside Front inner rack joint has slight play

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 42,892 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 36,064 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 29,541 miles

nearside side repeater damaged

offside side repeater damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2011 22,198 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 16,097 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 15,099 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 14,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 KLL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV57 KLL, 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 KLL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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