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KA57 DZL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,680 mi
Last recorded119,680 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 DZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 119,680 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2026 119,652 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 112,541 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 106,717 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 99,770 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 99,605 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 92,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 84,725 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Fog lamp switch inop

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2021 84,300 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front fog lamp switch inoperative

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2020 77,170 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 70,041 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 59,392 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 59,287 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 51,031 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 51,031 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 47,015 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 43,564 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 43,564 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 39,301 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,559 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 33,423 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 30,653 miles

handbrake lever has high travel

Fail 6 Dec 2010 30,653 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

handbrake lever has high travel

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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KA57 DZL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KA57 DZL, 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 KA57 DZL registered?

KA57 DZL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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