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CV57 KMJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,901 mi
Last recorded77,901 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 KMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 77,901 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 72,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate is damp

Pass 22 Feb 2024 66,794 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 66,709 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted to a Halogen headlamp (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted to a Halogen headlamp (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Unsure if beam image affected due to LED bulb fitted which emits no image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Unsure if beam image affected due to LED bulb fitted which emits no image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 61,499 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 54,643 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 54,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 50,702 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 50,702 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 48,041 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 44,731 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 44,731 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one wheel bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 41,940 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 41,940 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 36,865 miles

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

front tyres low tread on inner edges

Fail 21 Jul 2016 36,865 miles

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

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

front tyres low tread on inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2015 31,911 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 31,911 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 25,973 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 21,094 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 17,511 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 17,510 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2011 14,588 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 11,400 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 KMJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KMJ, 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 CV57 KMJ registered?

CV57 KMJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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