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KH57 NBF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,868 mi
Last recorded88,868 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH57 NBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 88,868 miles

Front head lamp lens glazed [ head lamp aim is ok ]

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front tyre getting low on inner edges

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 85,480 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 85,411 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 79,908 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 69,767 miles

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 69,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 60,276 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 54,124 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 48,060 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 46,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 43,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perish and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perish and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 40,831 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 40,831 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 38,463 miles

Nearside Repeater lamp lense broken

Pass 22 Oct 2014 35,889 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 35,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 33,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 33,775 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 31,115 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 28,148 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 26,277 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 26,277 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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KH57 NBF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KH57 NBF, 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 KH57 NBF registered?

KH57 NBF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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