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KM57 MUE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

116,838 mi
Last recorded116,838 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 116,838 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres very worn on edges and worn close to legal limit

front number plate cracked

little reserve parking brake travel

Pass 14 Apr 2018 108,863 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 108,863 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 101,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

spare tyre flat

Fail 18 Mar 2017 101,858 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

spare tyre flat

Pass 16 Dec 2015 94,431 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 94,431 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not tested due to faulty wipers (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 89,428 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 89,428 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 79,736 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 79,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 63,538 miles

engine manaement lamp indicates a fault

Fail 26 Nov 2012 63,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine manaement lamp indicates a fault

Pass 18 Nov 2011 46,024 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Fail 18 Nov 2011 46,024 miles

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

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

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 17 Nov 2010 28,381 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 28,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 MUE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 MUE, 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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What year was KM57 MUE registered?

KM57 MUE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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