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KN57 UMV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

116,920 mi
Last recorded116,920 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 UMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2026 116,920 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 113,456 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 113,456 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp corroded broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 99,753 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 99,748 miles

Offside 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 effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2022 90,943 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 90,928 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside 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 excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 82,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 73,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 73,790 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 61,329 miles

front suspension console bushes split slightly

Fail 14 Jun 2019 61,328 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

front suspension console bushes split slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2018 51,332 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 47,647 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 44,445 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 44,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. and o/s/f (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 40,263 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 37,700 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 30,917 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 30,917 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 25,478 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 20,961 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 20,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 UMV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UMV, 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 UMV registered?

KN57 UMV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 October 2007.

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