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KN57 VRU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,683 mi
Last recorded74,683 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 74,683 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 71,082 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 69,152 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 67,473 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 66,591 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 65,876 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 62,376 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 62,376 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 57,695 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 51,992 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 43,298 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 36,951 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 32,884 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 25,565 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 18,505 miles

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

all 4 tyre treads are perishing.

dirty under side.

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall is cut but not to the cords.

o/s/r door trim missing.

Fail 28 Nov 2011 18,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

all 4 tyre treads are perishing.

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall is cut but not to the cords.

Fail 7 Dec 2010 14,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Small cut in n/s/r tyre inner wall

Pass 7 Dec 2010 14,997 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)

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

Small cut in n/s/r tyre inner wall

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 VRU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VRU, 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 VRU registered?

KN57 VRU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 December 2007.

Is KN57 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN57 VRU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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