CarVerify

Free Car Check

KN57 GWJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

61,401 mi
Last recorded61,401 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 GWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 61,401 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing/cracking 165/70/14 81t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2024 60,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 60,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 59,866 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 59,866 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 59,333 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 59,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 58,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 57,772 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 57,106 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 56,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 56,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 54,356 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Wiper blades smearing slightly.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 54,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Wiper blades smearing slightly.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2015 52,073 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2014 49,115 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 46,577 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 43,680 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner shoulders

nearside rear tyre close to devoiding of tread on both shoulders,cracking in areas and has a damage cut on outer side wall area,though not to failable criteria

offside rear tyre cracking in areas,and close to devoiding of tread on inner shoulder

Fail 10 Oct 2011 39,694 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 39,694 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 34,744 miles

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

both rear tyres have shoulder wear

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
Full Volkswagen Polo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KN57 GWJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KN57 GWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KN57 GWJ?

You can check the full history of KN57 GWJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KN57 GWJ registered?

KN57 GWJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is KN57 GWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN57 GWJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KN57 GWJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KN57 GWJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.