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KU57 DVN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,800 mi
Last recorded79,800 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 DVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 79,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2024 79,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 73,740 miles

silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2023 73,740 miles

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

silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2022 69,457 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2021 65,857 miles

undertrays fitted restricting underside inspection

Fail 2 Nov 2021 65,854 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted restricting underside inspection

Pass 28 Oct 2020 62,936 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

o/s/r handbrake requires adjustment

undertrays fitted restricting underside inspection

Pass 20 Nov 2019 60,063 miles

Front window regulators not working

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

outer skin deteriorated rear silencer

undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 19 Nov 2019 60,063 miles

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

Front window regulators not working

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

outer skin deteriorated rear silencer

undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 5 Nov 2018 55,159 miles

front window regulators not working

outer skin deteriorated rear silencer

reverse lamps not working

undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 31 Oct 2018 55,085 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

front window regulators not working

outer skin deteriorated rear silencer

reverse lamps not working

undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 1 Nov 2017 50,417 miles

Front window regulators inoperative

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

outer skin deteriorated rear silencer

undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 24 Oct 2017 50,364 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front window regulators inoperative

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

outer skin deteriorated rear silencer

undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 25 Oct 2016 45,735 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

offside & nearside window regulators defective

outer skin deteriorated rear silencer

undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 25 Oct 2016 45,735 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

offside & nearside window regulators defective

outer skin deteriorated rear silencer

undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 2 Nov 2015 40,778 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

offside & nearside window regulators inoperative

under trays obscuring some components

Pass 22 Oct 2014 34,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake lever not fully returntng to stop offside rear calliper

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2013 29,154 miles

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2012 24,150 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2011 19,891 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hadbrake lever does not fully return to stop o/s rear calliper

o/s rear brake disc slightly pitted outer face

plastic trays fitted preventing full underbody inspection

Pass 19 Nov 2010 15,572 miles

advise further investigation off rear brakes

full plastic underbody tray fitted

handbrake lever does not fully return o/s rear calliper

n/s rear brake disc pitted

o/s & n/s front brake discs scored

o/s rear brake disc pitted

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 DVN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DVN, 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 DVN registered?

KU57 DVN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 November 2007.

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