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KP57 EWM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

163,844 mi
Last recorded163,844 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP57 EWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 163,844 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 163,844 miles

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

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2024 158,122 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 149,208 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Nov 2023 149,208 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 139,894 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Nov 2022 139,746 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2021 128,219 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 128,021 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 118,314 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 118,308 miles

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 109,821 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 102,815 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 102,815 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2016 96,749 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 96,749 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 5 Oct 2015 88,044 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 81,113 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 73,745 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 73,745 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 59,829 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 43,065 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 26,227 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 EWM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel 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 EWM, 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 EWM registered?

KP57 EWM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is KP57 EWM safe to buy?

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