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KP57 OBE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,171 mi
Last recorded85,171 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 85,171 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 85,171 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 79,183 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 73,174 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 68,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2021 65,310 miles

Rear Exhaust back box corroded.

Fail 30 Sep 2021 65,301 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2020 62,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front door stiff to open

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 58,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 53,899 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed stiff operation. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed stiff operation (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

locking nuts on both ball joints and track rods corroded.

Fail 4 Oct 2018 53,899 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe. (1.1.3 (d))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture fouling air filter bracket. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed stiff operation. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed stiff operation (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

locking nuts on both ball joints and track rods corroded.

Pass 6 Oct 2017 46,998 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 42,110 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 42,110 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 36,573 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 32,205 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 27,211 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2012 19,244 miles

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2011 15,301 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 11,729 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 OBE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OBE, 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 OBE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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