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KU57 DZY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,667 mi
Last recorded83,667 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 DZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 83,667 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 83,621 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 78,767 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 78,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 73,565 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 70,777 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 70,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 64,863 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 64,863 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,668 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 47,250 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 44,385 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 34,804 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 31,855 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip on screen

front tyres cracking

n/s/f lower arm rear bush splitting

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2014 31,855 miles

chip on screen

front tyres cracking

n/s/f lower arm rear bush splitting

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2012 28,997 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 23,926 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

no rev light

Pass 29 Nov 2010 23,926 miles

no rev light

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 DZY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DZY, 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 DZY registered?

KU57 DZY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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