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KR57 ELH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,949 mi
Last recorded97,949 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 ELH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 97,949 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front exterior mirror damaged but secure

Spare tyre defective spare tyre flat ()

exhaust leak centre joint

handbrake high

Fail 10 Sep 2025 97,930 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

engine oil leaks

handbrake high

spare tyre flat

Pass 5 Sep 2024 87,969 miles

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))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 87,696 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))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 84,939 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 84,936 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 79,078 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 79,076 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 74,045 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 74,042 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 69,284 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 65,664 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 65,661 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 60,723 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 56,693 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 51,365 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 44,192 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 44,192 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 37,948 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 32,003 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 26,360 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 21,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2010 16,416 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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KR57 ELH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 ELH, 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 KR57 ELH registered?

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

Is KR57 ELH safe to buy?

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