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KN57 YPR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,458 mi
Last recorded88,458 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 YPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 88,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Mirror glass is damaged

Nearside Front Wing and headlamp unit is damaged

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread is perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 88,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Mirror glass is damaged

Nearside Front Wing and headlamp unit is damaged

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread is perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 81,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 81,166 miles

Braking system leaking brake servo vacume hose split (1.1.3 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 74,539 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner & outer edges

Rear exhaust box is corroded

engine is oily

reverse light not working

Fail 28 Feb 2024 74,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner & outer edges

Rear exhaust box is corroded

engine is oily

reverse light not working

Pass 27 Feb 2023 68,574 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine is oily

Pass 1 Mar 2022 61,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush & perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear indicator has condensation in it

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall perishing & cracking on inner sidewall & also tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reward inner bush also perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Offside Rear tyre is perishing & cracking badly on inner sidewall ( no canvas showing at time of test )

Fail 1 Mar 2022 61,255 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush & perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear indicator has condensation in it

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall perishing & cracking on inner sidewall & also tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reward inner bush also perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Offside Rear tyre is perishing & cracking badly on inner sidewall ( no canvas showing at time of test )

Pass 2 Mar 2021 56,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing on both side walls

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

the reversing lights are not working

Fail 2 Mar 2021 56,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stab link top ball joint top boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing on both side walls

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

the reversing lights are not working

Pass 26 Feb 2020 53,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning just acceptable (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner & outer edges are worn , evidence of stepped tread at time of test

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres inner sidewalls are perishing & splitting , no canvas showing at time of test

o/s/f & n/s/f lower suspension arm reward inner rubber bushes perishing & splitting

reverse light not working

Fail 26 Feb 2020 53,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning just acceptable (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner & outer edges are worn , evidence of stepped tread at time of test

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres inner sidewalls are perishing & splitting , no canvas showing at time of test

o/s/f & n/s/f lower suspension arm reward inner rubber bushes perishing & splitting

reverse light not working

Pass 28 Jun 2018 50,903 miles

Engine oil leval getting low

Engine slightly oily

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

Nearside Front Tyre low tread on edges

Nearside Front Upper Suspension drop link gaiter perishing

Offside Front Tyre low tread on edges

Offside Side repeater damaged just acceptable

Reverse light not working

Undertrays fitted (NO Action required)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 48,898 miles

Both wing mirrors damaged

Front Exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre low tread on edges

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

Offside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Undertrays fitted (NO Action required)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 48,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both wing mirrors damaged

Front Exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre low tread on edges

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

Offside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Undertrays fitted (NO Action required)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 46,491 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 46,491 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 42,869 miles

wipers worn

Pass 16 Jun 2014 41,724 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 40,650 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 40,646 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 37,404 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2012 37,404 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 35,641 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 35,641 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear lamp lens outer cover broken (orange bulb fitted ).

Pass 31 Jan 2011 25,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear light outer lens broken.

slight cracking(deteriation) to nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes.

Fail 31 Jan 2011 25,216 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear light outer lens broken.

slight cracking(deteriation) to nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes.

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 YPR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YPR, 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 YPR registered?

KN57 YPR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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