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KP57 OBD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

122,921 mi
Last recorded122,921 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP57 OBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 122,921 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Indicates requires attention (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/age splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to TWI's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/age splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to TWI's (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 122,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area, adjacent to suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Indicates requires attention (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/age splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to TWI's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/age splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to TWI's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 101,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bolt appears to be to short ? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 99,331 miles

Handbrake requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 98,768 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 96,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer friction surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Silencer corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2022 96,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Split to ply on inner tread area & void of tread on inner tread 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer friction surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 95,396 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 93,624 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 91,000 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 91,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2018 86,249 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 82,192 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 78,532 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 78,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 72,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 65,299 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 60,405 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,273 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 41,394 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 30,180 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 OBD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel 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 OBD, 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 OBD registered?

KP57 OBD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 November 2007.

Is KP57 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP57 OBD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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