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KM57 NBZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,270 mi
Last recorded94,270 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 NBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 94,270 miles

Rear axle corroded.

Fail 5 Jun 2026 94,270 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Rear exhaust blowing excessively. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front washers provide insufficient washer liquid. (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded and blowing excessively. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 30 May 2025 92,059 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded and will need replacing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle and coil retainers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 88,847 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 88,847 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 84,394 miles

Nearside Mirror missing.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm, slightly perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm, slightly perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2023 84,394 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Mirror missing.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm, slightly perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm, slightly perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 77,382 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 71,039 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 68,645 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 63,587 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 57,056 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 52,144 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 46,447 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 44,588 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 40,006 miles

Slight corrosion on the lower part of the rear coil springs

Pass 4 Nov 2013 35,595 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm in places

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2012 30,541 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 24,828 miles

Both front tyres treads on 3mm

Pass 15 Nov 2010 18,657 miles

Front tyres on 3mm

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 NBZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NBZ, 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 NBZ registered?

KM57 NBZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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