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KD57 VFP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,842 mi
Last recorded138,842 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD57 VFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 138,842 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 123,762 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 123,762 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 115,204 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 105,548 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2020 102,796 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box and pipe corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2019 95,848 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 86,549 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 86,549 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 79,147 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 71,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 63,672 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 63,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 56,793 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 56,793 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 44,016 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 34,491 miles

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

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

TRACKING .

Pass 24 Sep 2010 26,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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KD57 VFP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KD57 VFP, 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 KD57 VFP registered?

KD57 VFP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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