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KU57 CUW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,778 mi
Last recorded183,778 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 CUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 183,778 miles

both lower arms rear bushes worn and spliting

Fail 13 Nov 2024 183,778 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed plus weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both lower arms rear bushes worn and spliting

Pass 17 Nov 2023 180,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower strong advice lower arm rear bush splitting

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush worn

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Nov 2023 180,156 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed plus weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed plus weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower strong advice lower arm rear bush splitting

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush worn

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2023 180,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 26 Oct 2022 176,074 miles

Boot only opens from inside. Rear heatshield insecure.

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 170,249 miles

Boot will only open from inside

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and have fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 170,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Boot will only open from inside

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and have fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 160,890 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears & n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 143,790 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2018 136,728 miles

Nearside CV Gaiter Starting deteriorate

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Aug 2017 125,135 miles

Rear coil spring corroded bothside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Aug 2016 110,085 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Aug 2016 110,085 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Aug 2015 98,986 miles

Front both side front brake pads starting to wear

Pass 27 Aug 2014 84,676 miles

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

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Aug 2013 76,412 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 68,071 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 57,013 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2010 46,603 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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KU57 CUW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KU57 CUW, 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

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What year was KU57 CUW registered?

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

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