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KN57 GWO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

97,431 mi
Last recorded97,431 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 97,431 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 97,426 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 92,532 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 92,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner Track Control Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 88,815 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Track Rod Arm, ()

Fail 22 Nov 2021 88,809 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Track Rod Arm, ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 84,400 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 77,765 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 77,760 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

exhaust rear b ox corroded,

Pass 9 Jul 2018 70,489 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Jul 2018 70,489 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 60,968 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Fail 18 May 2017 60,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,495 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 43,227 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 43,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 43,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

front number plate cracked,deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2013 36,789 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 36,789 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack/perrish

Pass 27 Sep 2012 31,978 miles

front pads appear low

lower arm rear bushes worn

Fail 27 Sep 2012 31,978 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads appear low

lower arm rear bushes worn

Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,517 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 21,538 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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KN57 GWO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 KN57 GWO, 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 KN57 GWO registered?

KN57 GWO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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