CarVerify

Free Car Check

KR57 EKB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,148 mi
Last recorded79,148 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 EKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 79,148 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 75,842 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 165/70/14

Offside Rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

reverse lamp not working

Pass 25 Apr 2024 73,209 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 73,046 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre section sleeve excessive corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 70,918 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 70,918 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 67,775 miles

all suspension components corroding

front brake discs and pads wear

Fail 25 Mar 2022 67,773 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

all suspension components corroding

front brake discs and pads wear

Pass 23 Mar 2021 64,257 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 64,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 61,246 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very close to legal limit advise customer to changeASAP (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake has travel

Pass 26 Mar 2019 57,909 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring many testable components

Fail 26 Mar 2019 57,909 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring many testable components

Pass 28 Mar 2018 54,604 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 51,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm, inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm, inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 51,879 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm, inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm, inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,187 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 28 Apr 2015 45,238 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 41,740 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 35,920 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,244 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 19,074 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 19,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Volkswagen Polo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KR57 EKB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KR57 EKB, 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

How do I check the history of KR57 EKB?

You can check the full history of KR57 EKB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KR57 EKB registered?

KR57 EKB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 December 2007.

Is KR57 EKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR57 EKB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KR57 EKB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KR57 EKB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.