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KG57 XZB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,013 mi
Last recorded90,013 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG57 XZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 90,013 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 90,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 87,762 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 85,034 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 85,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 83,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

fuel cap rubber seal perishing/cracking

outer skin on rear silencer corroded/splitting

Pass 13 Dec 2021 81,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi, recommend replacing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear silencer corroded

spare tyre has cords showing

Fail 13 Dec 2021 81,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi, recommend replacing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 79,303 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 78,459 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 78,459 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 75,041 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2018 75,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 70,684 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre wall damage

Pass 19 Dec 2016 67,560 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 67,560 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 63,499 miles

slight deterioration of the nearside front wishbone rear bush.

Fail 14 Dec 2015 63,499 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight deterioration of the nearside front wishbone rear bush.

Fail 19 Nov 2014 56,712 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 56,712 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 46,620 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2012 38,302 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 31,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs scored

Pass 26 Nov 2010 24,742 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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KG57 XZB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 KG57 XZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG57 XZB registered?

KG57 XZB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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