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KN57 VNF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,513 mi
Last recorded74,513 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 74,513 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 71,401 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 68,621 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 63,491 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 63,491 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2021 59,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 55,377 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 55,279 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 51,665 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 51,665 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 47,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi section deteriorated and blowing slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 40,914 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 40,914 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 34,660 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 29,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both shoulders, 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre has cracks in tread pattern.

Plastic covers over some components.

Fail 27 Oct 2015 29,061 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both shoulders, 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre has cracks in tread pattern.

Plastic covers over some components.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 23,491 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 19,968 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 16,323 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 16,323 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 13,021 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 9,580 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 VNF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VNF, 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 VNF registered?

KN57 VNF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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