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KU57 DUV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,038 mi
Last recorded78,038 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 DUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 78,038 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 27 May 2026 78,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 May 2025 68,236 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 68,235 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 61,671 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing around all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2024 61,671 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing around all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 57,777 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 55,205 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 54,317 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 49,896 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 49,637 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 49,637 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 48,089 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 41,914 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 36,289 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 32,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2014 32,833 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 29,192 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 25,465 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 20,720 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 15,563 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 15,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 DUV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DUV, 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 DUV registered?

KU57 DUV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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