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KM57 NBX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,704 mi
Last recorded95,704 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 NBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 95,704 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 96,703 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively from brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 84,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front seat back not tilting

Fail 29 Jan 2021 84,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front seat back not tilting

Pass 30 Jan 2020 76,677 miles

Nearside Rear Outer All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 76,676 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front washer bottle leaking

Nearside Rear Outer All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 63,651 miles

exhaust system corroding, flex weak

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 54,388 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside door mirror case slightly damaged

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2017 54,388 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance from the rear (1.4.A.2e)

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside door mirror case slightly damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 49,729 miles

Front both wipers smearing screen slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroding and flex weak

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2015 46,562 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

hand brake travel high

Pass 4 Dec 2014 42,190 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 42,185 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 36,615 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 30,211 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 24,115 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 13 Nov 2010 17,675 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 NBX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NBX, 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 NBX registered?

KM57 NBX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 November 2007.

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