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KM57 XNL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,563 mi
Last recorded121,563 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 121,563 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 113,868 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 104,893 miles

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 95,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 87,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 83,158 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 72,046 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 72,046 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 66,512 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 66,512 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 66,427 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 61,763 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2016 56,545 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 48,593 miles

park brake little reserve travel

Pass 27 Jan 2014 40,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 28 Jan 2013 35,792 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 28,329 miles

E.M.LIGHT ON

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 22,781 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 XNL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XNL, 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 XNL registered?

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

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