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KM57 HYH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

112,916 mi
Last recorded112,916 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 HYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 112,916 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 108,206 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 108,206 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 103,180 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 96,372 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 96,372 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 88,479 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 88,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 80,958 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 80,958 miles

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

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 73,676 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 73,102 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded on outer skin

Pass 30 Nov 2018 69,471 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 63,140 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 56,696 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 51,288 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 51,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 44,164 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 37,445 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 37,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 30,822 miles

Advise offside rear tyre has outer wall kerb damage

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Nov 2012 30,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise offside front tyre has slight outer wall kerb damage

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 24,071 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 20,002 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 HYH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 HYH, 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 HYH registered?

KM57 HYH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 November 2007.

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