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KU57 CVF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,012 mi
Last recorded106,012 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 CVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 106,012 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both NS and OS. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 92,181 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 87,315 miles

pas leak

underside corroded

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2020 80,205 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 74,700 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 74,700 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2018 66,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 66,732 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle of system (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure middle of system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both wheels (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust heat shield loose at diesel tank

Pass 8 Aug 2017 59,011 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Aug 2017 59,011 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1 mm centre tread & bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

bonnet safety catch sticking

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2016 50,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre cracking through the tread

exhaust system in poor condition.

rear axle bushes deteriorated but no movement

Fail 10 Aug 2016 50,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system in poor condition.

rear axle bushes deteriorated but no movement

Pass 14 Aug 2015 43,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 38,021 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres heavily cracking in tread

nearside front and both rear coilsprings corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2014 38,021 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres heavily cracking in tread

nearside front and both rear coilsprings corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 32,658 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 4 Sep 2012 26,246 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 20,261 miles

FRONT DISCS SCORED

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 14,632 miles

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

Slight cuts in n/s/f and o/s/f tyres

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 CVF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 CVF, 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 CVF registered?

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

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