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KU57 DTV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

131,045 mi
Last recorded131,045 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 DTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 131,045 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 131,045 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 126,828 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage leaking from pipe/steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt not fully secure on track rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose securing clip missing / hose insecure

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer clip missing & not fully secure on track rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake hose securing bracket / clip missing / hose insecure

Fail 6 Feb 2025 126,771 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded & holed near rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose inner cv joint bolt insecure (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded & holed near rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage leaking from pipe/steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt not fully secure on track rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose securing clip missing / hose insecure

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer clip missing & not fully secure on track rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake hose securing bracket / clip missing / hose insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2024 120,024 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 120,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lamp lens cracked (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 112,312 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded (outer skin)

Fail 10 Feb 2023 112,312 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded (outer skin)

Pass 11 Feb 2022 104,222 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 104,222 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 95,982 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Feb 2021 95,982 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2020 88,957 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 88,956 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 80,945 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 72,289 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 63,413 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 55,298 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 53,746 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 47,584 miles

front brake discs worn and pads getting low

Fail 22 Oct 2014 47,584 miles

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

front brake discs worn and pads getting low

Pass 22 Oct 2013 40,656 miles

offside rear tyre inner tread unevenly worn

Pass 22 Oct 2012 32,697 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall slightly damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2011 24,679 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall split

Pass 22 Oct 2010 17,778 miles

advise both front tyres sidewalls cut

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 DTV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DTV, 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 DTV registered?

KU57 DTV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 October 2007.

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