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KP57 VCV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

82,271 mi
Last recorded82,271 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 82,271 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 82,259 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator not working on door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer box deteoriated

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 77,435 miles

Back box outer case damaged Offside rear shocker cover insecure Rear axle bushes perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 77,435 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi burst blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Back box outer case damaged Offside rear shocker cover insecure Rear axle bushes perished

Pass 1 Feb 2023 73,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 73,094 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 71,538 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 66,066 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside rear brake imbalance marginal .

Fail 17 Jun 2021 66,053 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside rear brake imbalance marginal .

Pass 2 Mar 2020 60,729 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 58,925 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corrosion noted

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage noted

Pass 6 Feb 2018 56,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 56,655 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 53,104 miles

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 26 Feb 2016 48,423 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 42,895 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 42,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 36,827 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 36,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 31,506 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 24,734 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 24,734 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 19,594 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 VCV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 VCV, 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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What year was KP57 VCV registered?

KP57 VCV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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The MOT history for KP57 VCV shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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