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KN57 UMX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,694 mi
Last recorded96,694 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 UMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 96,694 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 96,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 87,247 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 77,707 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 77,707 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 69,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 63,011 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 56,531 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 44,584 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 36,879 miles

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

Offside Mirror casing / side repeater slightly damaged

Offside Sun visor inner securing clip broken

Pass 4 Jul 2017 35,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2017 35,467 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing Mirror glass missing (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2016 33,969 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 31,425 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 28,107 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 23,757 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 20,856 miles

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

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

front windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2011 15,386 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 13,368 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 UMX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UMX, 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 UMX registered?

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

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