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KM57 MUB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,387 mi
Last recorded110,387 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 MUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 110,387 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 105,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & Minor Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 105,578 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & Minor Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 102,902 miles

Nearside Front headlamp condensated

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre low on tread and worn on inner edge

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 102,902 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front headlamp condensated

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre low on tread and worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 95,424 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop in poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2021 90,609 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust corroded badly

Fail 16 Nov 2021 90,609 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded badly

Pass 3 Nov 2020 87,562 miles

exhaust front flexi in poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2019 84,607 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust corroded

rear bump stops insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2018 80,114 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 75,732 miles

brake pads warning light stays on

exhaust corroded

rear bump stops insecure

Fail 19 Dec 2017 75,732 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pads warning light stays on

exhaust corroded

rear bump stops insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2016 69,647 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2015 64,011 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 58,296 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust front flexi cover in poor condition

front tyre very worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Nov 2014 58,296 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust front flexi cover in poor condition

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyre very worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2013 51,875 miles

both front tyres just legal

offside rear brake starting to bind on

Pass 30 Oct 2012 44,165 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 35,914 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 35,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre outer edge slightly worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 12 Nov 2010 25,696 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2010 25,696 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 MUB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol 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 MUB, 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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KM57 MUB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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