CarVerify

Free Car Check

KN57 YRD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1800cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,590 mi
Last recorded135,590 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 YRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 135,590 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 135,590 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 135,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 130,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge’s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 130,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge’s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 122,384 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 122,375 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 110,674 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 102,467 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 102,465 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.06 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 94,143 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 94,141 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.10 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 85,715 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 78,193 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 78,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 73,730 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 60,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside front tyre inner sidewall splitting.

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting but cords not exposed.

Fail 7 Sep 2013 60,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside front tyre inner sidewall splitting.

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting but cords not exposed.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 53,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 53,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 42,959 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 42,959 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 29,415 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 6 Oct 2010 29,415 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear discs in poor condition

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
Full Volkswagen Polo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KN57 YRD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YRD, 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

How do I check the history of KN57 YRD?

You can check the full history of KN57 YRD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KN57 YRD registered?

KN57 YRD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 November 2007.

Is KN57 YRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN57 YRD shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KN57 YRD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KN57 YRD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.