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KP57 HCX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,531 mi
Last recorded134,531 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP57 HCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 134,531 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 126,025 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 123,321 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 123,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 113,382 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 109,025 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 105,592 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 103,207 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 103,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 95,933 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 92,002 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under tray fitted front to back

Pass 1 Dec 2016 86,308 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 86,307 miles

Nearside 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 Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 78,821 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 71,369 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 64,910 miles

Front brake pads worn 70%.

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

O/S/R soft .

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 50,419 miles

N/S/F tyre soft

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Slight wheel bind to O/S/R wheel

Pass 15 Feb 2012 34,973 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 25,425 miles

advise front brake discs ruaty

advise full platic shields fitted

advise hand brake travel

advise o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edge

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 HCX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 HCX, 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 HCX registered?

KP57 HCX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 November 2007.

Is KP57 HCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP57 HCX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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