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KU57 DXB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,431 mi
Last recorded97,431 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 97,431 miles

Nearside Front Screen wash jet blocked, other jet provides sufficient fluid to windscreen

Nearside Front Screen wash pipe leaking next to bonnet hinge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2026 97,422 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit [1.50 + 0.05] (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items hanging from rear view mirror

Nearside Front Screen wash jet blocked, other jet provides sufficient fluid to windscreen

Nearside Front Screen wash pipe leaking next to bonnet hinge.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 92,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 92,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 86,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 86,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 80,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion of rear exhaust silencer

n/s/r tyre flat spot in tyre/tread

under trays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 19 Aug 2023 80,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion of rear exhaust silencer

n/s/r tyre flat spot in tyre/tread

spare tyre in boot cords exposed/deflated

steel wheel/spare fitted on o/s/f of vehicle

under trays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 8 Aug 2022 72,352 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 61,975 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 61,975 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 55,695 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 52,954 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 May 2019 52,412 miles

plastic covers fitted

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 22 May 2018 50,651 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted

slight bind from rear brakes

vehicle has been stood

Pass 31 May 2017 48,372 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated

front hubs corroded

plastic covers fitted

rear brakes may require attention

Pass 3 Jun 2016 46,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated

plastic undertrays obscure some components

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 2 Jun 2015 44,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated.

front hubs corroded.

slight bind to osr brake.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 41,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 9 Jun 2014 41,930 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 39,378 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 35,970 miles

exhaust tail pipe deteriorating/rusty.

handbrake travel is long.

off side rear tyre inner side wall cracking slightly.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,895 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 29,929 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 DXB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DXB, 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 DXB registered?

KU57 DXB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 October 2007.

Is KU57 DXB safe to buy?

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