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FV57 KMZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,746 mi
Last recorded137,746 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 KMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 137,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 134,011 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general rust under body

Pass 4 Oct 2021 132,396 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14/81t worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 131,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 128,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 128,148 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 119,064 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 119,060 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken upper bearing support mount broken coil fouling body (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 110,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 101,521 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 92,901 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 82,611 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 72,839 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 61,665 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 51,170 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 39,308 miles

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

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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FV57 KMZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FV57 KMZ, 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 FV57 KMZ registered?

FV57 KMZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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The MOT history for FV57 KMZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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