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KP57 OXU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

173,792 mi
Last recorded173,792 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP57 OXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 173,792 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 169,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 164,004 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 163,991 miles

Nearside Power steering component leaking inner rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split and insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine covers and or under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2020 159,474 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

high handbrake travel

Pass 2 Sep 2019 154,250 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 154,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 144,474 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 144,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

tracking needs reseting

Pass 3 Nov 2017 131,471 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 131,471 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 119,437 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 119,437 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 105,083 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 105,083 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 87,141 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 87,141 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 79,706 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 79,706 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 70,734 miles

nearside front steering rack arm inner joint slight play

Fail 12 Nov 2012 70,734 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front steering rack arm inner joint slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2011 56,772 miles

Both rear bumpstops perished.

Fail 3 Nov 2011 56,770 miles

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

Both rear bumpstops perished.

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 41,280 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

minor chips on front windscreen

n/s tail light cracked

n/s/r tyre has small cuts in tread

rear brakes squeaking

Fail 15 Nov 2010 41,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

minor chips on front windscreen

n/s tail light cracked

n/s/r tyre has small cuts in tread

rear brakes squeaking

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 OXU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OXU, 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 OXU registered?

KP57 OXU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 November 2007.

Is KP57 OXU safe to buy?

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