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KP57 HBC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,552 mi
Last recorded145,552 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP57 HBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 145,552 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 130,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 112,388 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) PLAY NOTED ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule FERRULE CORRODED - WHERE MOUNTED ON SUSPENSION STRUT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE - ONLY JUST PASSED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONECHIP - NOT AFFECTING VIEW (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside NUMBER PLATE LAMP VERY DIM

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR INDICATORS FADED (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 98,787 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule FERRULE MOUNTED ON SUSPENSION STRUT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside NUMBER PLATE LAMP VERY DIM

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR INDICATORS FADED - ONLY JUST PASSED (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 85,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH INDICATORS FADED (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH WIPERS SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 85,858 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BROKE AT FLEXI SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH INDICATORS FADED (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH WIPERS SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 73,117 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated GAITER IS SPLIT AT RETAINER CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON BOTH EDGES - ESP INNER - ONLY JUST PASED (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER BLOWING SLIGHTLY (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON BOTH EDGES - ESP INNER - ONLY JUST PASSED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 73,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated GAITER IS SPLIT AT RETAINER CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON BOTH EDGES - ESP INNER - ONLY JUST PASED (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER BLOWING SLIGHTLY (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON BOTH EDGES - ESP INNER - ONLY JUST PASSED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 62,424 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 53,194 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 48,174 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 46,056 miles

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2014 39,687 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 39,687 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate.

Pass 6 Dec 2013 28,640 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 25,160 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 21,325 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 16,404 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 HBC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HBC, 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 HBC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 December 2007.

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