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KM57 WSF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,026 mi
Last recorded182,026 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 WSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 182,026 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 177,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 168,324 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 160,600 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 152,824 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 147,123 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 145,191 miles

EMISSIONS NEAR LIMIT

ENGINE NOISE

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

OIL LEVEL HIGH

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 133,285 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 116,209 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges.

Front registration plate delaminating.

Rear registration plate fading.

Fail 26 Sep 2017 116,209 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front tyres wearing inner edges.

Front registration plate delaminating.

Rear registration plate fading.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 106,584 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 100,790 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 95,526 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 95,526 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014
Fail 27 Jan 2014 91,146 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 87,662 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 87,103 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 63,629 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 63,622 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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 WSF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WSF, 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 WSF registered?

KM57 WSF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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