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KN57 GWZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,182 mi
Last recorded56,182 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 GWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 56,182 miles

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

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

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

suspension components are corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2025 51,747 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 50,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 50,882 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 49,915 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 49,679 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded but not excessive at time of test.

Pass 27 Jul 2021 47,995 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 47,997 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 47,672 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 46,705 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 44,723 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 41,650 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 36,969 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 36,787 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 35,221 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 35,221 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 32,298 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 32,298 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 29,648 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 29,648 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 26,311 miles

offside front suspension arm bush (rear mounting) misaligned

Pass 26 Sep 2011 23,162 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 23,162 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 19,674 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 GWZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GWZ, 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 GWZ registered?

KN57 GWZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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