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KP57 EXR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,204 mi
Last recorded99,204 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP57 EXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 99,204 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 95,966 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front factory fitted engine and floor trims and covers,

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides, perished, splits (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 92,643 miles

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers,

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides, small splits, (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides, corroded, bump stops broken, (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 89,237 miles

Front factory fitted engine trims/covers,

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 85,143 miles

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

Front factory fitted engine trims/covers,

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip, (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 81,534 miles

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 81,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 78,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp slightly loose but still secure (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 78,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp slightly loose but still secure (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 74,584 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 70,784 miles

All Brake pipes excessively greased.

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perishing.

Offside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall perishing.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 65,767 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 65,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 61,387 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 53,115 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 44,234 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,843 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 28,914 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 26,443 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 20,461 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 20,461 miles

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

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 EXR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EXR, 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 EXR registered?

KP57 EXR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 October 2007.

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