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KP57 CCV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,059 mi
Last recorded115,059 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 115,059 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 115,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 106,944 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 102,666 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

all suspension springs are corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2022 102,666 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside mirror is damaged and loose

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust heatshield is loose

all suspension springs are corroded

windscreen washer is inop near side

Pass 18 Oct 2021 94,422 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose outer casing damage and loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner (almost to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 94,388 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light high level light lens damaged showing white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose outer casing damage and loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner (almost to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 82,287 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 82,285 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 76,312 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 71,821 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 71,821 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 66,755 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 66,739 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 58,643 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 42,950 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 37,757 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 29,746 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 21,656 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 21,656 miles

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

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 CCV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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