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KP57 CCU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,385 mi
Last recorded120,385 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP57 CCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 120,385 miles

reverse light inop

Fail 2 Dec 2024 120,383 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

reverse light inop

Pass 30 Nov 2023 111,938 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 111,938 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 103,245 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 103,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 93,551 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r shock cover condition

Fail 24 Nov 2021 93,551 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r shock cover condition

Pass 24 Nov 2020 85,755 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 85,755 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 82,288 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

power steering pipe damp

rear wasder inop

Fail 9 Dec 2019 82,288 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

power steering pipe damp

rear wasder inop

wheel alignment

Pass 26 Nov 2018 79,010 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 76,682 miles

eml on

Pass 5 Dec 2016 75,173 miles

EML ON

Nearside Rear tyre has slight flat spot

Fail 5 Dec 2016 75,173 miles

EML ON

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight flat spot

Pass 16 Nov 2015 68,520 miles

f tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Dec 2014 63,733 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 8 Dec 2014 63,733 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 19 Nov 2013 58,355 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

wheel alignment

Pass 10 Dec 2012 48,663 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 35,608 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 26,071 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 CCU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KP57 CCU, 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 KP57 CCU registered?

KP57 CCU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 October 2007.

Is KP57 CCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP57 CCU shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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