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KN57 NLA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,811 mi
Last recorded89,811 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 NLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 89,811 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 89,811 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Split) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 84,840 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 79,685 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 75,318 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy nsf wheel bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low rear braking force (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 72,780 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 70,789 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated/blowing

rear brake imbalance

rear indicators faded

undertrays fitted

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 70,789 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated/blowing

rear brake imbalance

rear indicators faded

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2019 67,333 miles

covers fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2019 67,333 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2018 60,974 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 17 Oct 2017 55,575 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

brake fluid low level

front brake efforts showing distortion

rear tyres perished

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 13 Oct 2016 48,915 miles

under- trays obscuring some components

Pass 6 Oct 2015 42,188 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 34,190 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 34,185 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 27,722 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 21,902 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 15,050 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 10,766 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 NLA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NLA, 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

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What year was KN57 NLA registered?

KN57 NLA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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