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KU57 DNF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,831 mi
Last recorded95,831 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 95,831 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 78,388 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to rear suspension components

parking brake lever has travel

Fail 26 Jun 2025 78,367 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured upper side of arm at front bush - marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

corrosion to rear suspension components

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 3 Jun 2024 61,500 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin Heavily corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2023 42,623 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 42,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 40,825 miles

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

advise rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2022 40,817 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

advise rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2021 40,531 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 39,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 39,281 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 38,735 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 38,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2016 33,113 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 31,333 miles

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

Nearside Front light play in steering rack arm

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 27,785 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 25,740 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 24,144 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 18,666 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 15,571 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 DNF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DNF, 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 DNF registered?

KU57 DNF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 October 2007.

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