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KM57 XNK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,870 mi
Last recorded68,870 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 XNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 68,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 66,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 66,552 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 59,380 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement becoming excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 59,380 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement becoming excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 50,414 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 49,572 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 48,068 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2021 48,068 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 46,967 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 46,965 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 45,389 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 45,389 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 43,212 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 41,016 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 38,597 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 38,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 36,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 24 Feb 2014 33,112 miles

Oil leak

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

OSR brake has slight bind

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Dec 2012 25,338 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 21,146 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 18,547 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 XNK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XNK, 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 XNK registered?

KM57 XNK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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