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KM57 BYZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,041 mi
Last recorded109,041 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 BYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 109,041 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 109,038 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Holed by corrosion/front near mounting point. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 107,236 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 107,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 106,421 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 105,547 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 105,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 103,574 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 103,574 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 99,352 miles

Nearside track rod end gaiter perishing

Offside Rear bump stop split

Pass 31 Oct 2018 92,204 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 83,166 miles

Front tyres wearing close to cords on inner edges

Fail 26 Oct 2017 83,165 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Front tyres wearing close to cords on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2016 73,867 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2015 66,271 miles

Front exhaust box outer skin corroded

Offside Rear tyre perishing

hand brake near limit

Pass 16 Oct 2014 58,207 miles

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)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 58,207 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2013 50,009 miles

rear exhaust corroded outer skin

Fail 30 Oct 2013 50,000 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

rear exhaust corroded outer skin

Pass 31 Oct 2012 41,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 34,958 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 34,958 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 25,534 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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KM57 BYZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel 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 KM57 BYZ, 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 KM57 BYZ registered?

KM57 BYZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 November 2007.

Is KM57 BYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM57 BYZ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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