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KA57 DZV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,289 mi
Last recorded157,289 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 DZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 157,289 miles

e/m/l on

Fail 21 Jul 2022 157,288 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

e/m/l on

Pass 27 Jul 2021 138,199 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 124,406 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush is starting to separate from subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 124,225 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Crack in windscreen bigger than 10mm inside zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush is starting to separate from subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 99,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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

parking brake lever little reserve travel

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2019 99,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

parking brake lever little reserve travel

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2018 87,089 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres perishing to sidewalls 185/60 14 82t kleber

Fail 26 Nov 2018 87,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear both rear tyres perishing to sidewalls 185/60 14 82t kleber

Pass 30 Oct 2017 78,716 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 69,881 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 61,565 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 53,970 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 49,601 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 40,204 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 31,882 miles

Front tyres wearing very lightly on inner edges - 185 60 14 H

Fail 18 Nov 2011 31,882 miles

Front tyres wearing very lightly on inner edges - 185 60 14 H

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 26,159 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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KA57 DZV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DZV, 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 DZV registered?

KA57 DZV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 December 2007.

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