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KU57 CRV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,968 mi
Last recorded106,968 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 CRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 106,968 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Head lamp slightly loose, top mounting broken.

Outer sills not checked sill covers fitted.

Rear Axle assembly corroded.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Reverse lamp not working.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 106,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 106,793 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 95,085 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 82,217 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front , rear n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 69,834 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Under-chassis, brakes, suspension components corroded

Vehicle is heavily under-sealed

Pass 1 Oct 2019 69,799 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 69,799 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working PRS nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 67,585 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all four tyres outer side walls damaged but not showing cords or ply

rear exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

trim covers fitted to under body and engine obscuring some components

Fail 27 Jul 2018 67,585 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps PRS offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all four tyres outer side walls damaged but not showing cords or ply

rear exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

trim covers fitted to under body and engine obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jul 2017 65,001 miles

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

offside nearside front and rear tyres outer side walls damaged but not showing cords or ply

trim covers fitted to under body and outer sills obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jul 2016 63,415 miles

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

offside and nearside front and rear tyre slightly damaged but not showing cords or ply

trim covers fitted to under body and outer sills

Fail 21 Jul 2016 63,415 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working PRS nearside (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working PRS offside (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working PRS nearside (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working PRS offside (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside front and rear tyre slightly damaged but not showing cords or ply

trim covers fitted to under body and outer sills

Pass 31 Jul 2015 56,655 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 56,655 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 50,904 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 45,363 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 45,363 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 41,790 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 41,790 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,794 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
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KU57 CRV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KU57 CRV, 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 KU57 CRV registered?

KU57 CRV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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The MOT history for KU57 CRV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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