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KU57 GEY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

51,988 mi
Last recorded51,988 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 GEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 51,988 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2026 51,988 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Apr 2025 48,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 46,801 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 46,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 43,655 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 40,500 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 34,783 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 34,783 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 30,001 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 30,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 26,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 25,528 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 25,527 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 24,146 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 24,146 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 21,312 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 18,849 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 17,186 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 16,090 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 15,355 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 14,500 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 12,982 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 GEY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GEY, 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 GEY registered?

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

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The MOT history for KU57 GEY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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