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GP57 KDV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,779 mi
Last recorded93,779 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 KDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 93,779 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 92,959 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 92,959 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 90,993 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated.

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

Nearside Side repeater lens damaged. Reverse lights not working.

Fail 10 Oct 2023 90,993 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad warning light illuminated.

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

Nearside Rear Door card missing (not fitted)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly out of shape ,cracking . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens damaged. Reverse lights not working.

Pass 11 Oct 2022 88,331 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 10 Oct 2022 88,331 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 84,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread low slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse light not working.

Fail 8 Sep 2021 84,100 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working Lens missing. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread low slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 79,236 miles

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

N/s mirror side repeater lens missing.

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

Reverse lights not working.

Fail 16 Sep 2020 79,235 miles

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

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

Front brake pads getting low, n/s mirror side repeater lens missing.

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

Nearside 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 Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Reverse lights not working.

Pass 12 Sep 2019 75,535 miles

n/s mirror damaged front number plate damaged

n/s/r strut leaking

Fail 12 Sep 2019 75,535 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

n/s mirror damaged front number plate damaged

n/s/r strut leaking

Pass 19 Sep 2018 68,835 miles

slight movement in n/s/r shock unit..front flexi exhaust weak..slight fluxuation from brake brakes..

Pass 8 Aug 2017 58,529 miles

Offside Front tyre getting low on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2016 51,335 miles

nearside rear upper stop lamp not working.

offside rear tyre starting to wear low and is perished.

stone chip in the front windscreen.

timing belt history unknown.

Fail 13 Apr 2016 51,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers poor.

nearside rear upper stop lamp not working.

offside rear tyre starting to wear low and is perished.

stone chip in the front windscreen.

timing belt history unknown.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 43,677 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on the edges, is starting to perish and has a cut in the sidewall.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 36,113 miles

cut to the nearside tyre sudewall - no chords showing.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 29,017 miles

both rear doors do not open from the inside.

cut in the nearside rear tyre sidewall.

front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting.

front pads just starting to wear low.

undershields fitted at time of test.

Fail 4 Mar 2013 29,017 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear doors do not open from the inside.

cut in the nearside rear tyre sidewall.

front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting.

front pads just starting to wear low.

undershields fitted at time of test.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 20,547 miles

NS side repeater cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2011 12,400 miles

scratchs and dents over bodywork....

Pass 13 Mar 2010 6,288 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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GP57 KDV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 GP57 KDV, 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 GP57 KDV registered?

GP57 KDV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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