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KT57 XEM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,581 mi
Last recorded83,581 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT57 XEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 83,581 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 78,862 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 74,047 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 74,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2022 68,337 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass missing ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 63,174 miles

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

Rear back box corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 61,774 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 60,459 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 58,497 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 56,619 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 56,115 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 49,500 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 49,463 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 49,337 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT - 165/70 R14 81T (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

front brake discs lipped

nearside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Pass 17 Oct 2013 36,631 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 32,196 miles

Front suspension console bushes starting to split

Pass 24 Nov 2011 26,423 miles

O/S/R/ Light lense cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2010 19,297 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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KT57 XEM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KT57 XEM, 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 KT57 XEM registered?

KT57 XEM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is KT57 XEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT57 XEM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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