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KN57 VGP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,149 mi
Last recorded106,149 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 VGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 106,149 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 106,135 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 103,071 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front o/s and n/s lower suspension arm rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 100,404 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 100,389 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 98,488 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 95,113 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 95,113 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 93,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 88,255 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 88,255 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 74,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 60,622 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 52,766 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 47,752 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 38,672 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side front door mirror cracked

off side front wishbone rear bush in poor condition

Fail 30 Aug 2013 29,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side tyre front low on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2013 29,090 miles

near side tyre front low on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2011 11,356 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 7,554 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 7,532 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 VGP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VGP, 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 VGP registered?

KN57 VGP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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