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KU57 GHK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

72,876 mi
Last recorded72,876 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 GHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 72,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 72,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 70,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded including various brake and suspension components

Fail 16 Feb 2021 70,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Underside of vehicle corroded including various brake and suspension components

Pass 12 Mar 2019 69,086 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 69,086 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 68,021 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 68,021 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 62,775 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 62,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 54,246 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2015 54,191 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front number plate damaged

Fail 8 Nov 2014 50,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front & nearside rear tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 8 Nov 2014 50,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front & nearside rear tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 21 Oct 2013 45,496 miles

front numberplate damaged

nearside rear tyre worn

Fail 19 Oct 2013 45,473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front numberplate damaged

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 5 Nov 2012 38,689 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 32,992 miles

brake warning light lit

engine management light lit

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre

washers poor

Pass 16 Oct 2010 27,159 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 27,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 GHK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GHK, 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 GHK registered?

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

Is KU57 GHK safe to buy?

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