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KP57 CAO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,538 mi
Last recorded68,538 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP57 CAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 68,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 64,855 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 62,250 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 59,278 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 54,920 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 54,669 miles

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

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

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2016 50,533 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 50,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 46,656 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 42,781 miles

near side front ytyre wearing on the inside edge

off side front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Fail 15 Apr 2014 42,781 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

near side front ytyre wearing on the inside edge

off side front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2013 38,349 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 32,577 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 21,495 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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KP57 CAO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KP57 CAO, 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 KP57 CAO registered?

KP57 CAO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 October 2007.

Is KP57 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP57 CAO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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