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KU57 GJV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,490 mi
Last recorded115,490 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 GJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 115,490 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread NOTABLE AGE RELATED DETERIORATION - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread NOTABLE AGE RELATED DETERIORATION - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 115,490 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread NOTABLE AGE RELATED DETERIORATION - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread NOTABLE AGE RELATED DETERIORATION - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 113,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT - ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 113,386 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front downpipe flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer outer skins (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT - ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 106,952 miles

All under body components and prescribed areas slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear seat belts are not tested due to the seats loaded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both sides front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 98,326 miles

Both rear shock obsorbers slightly corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Underbody corroded

Underbody tray fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2022 98,326 miles

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both rear shock obsorbers slightly corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Underbody corroded

Underbody tray fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2021 88,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (only just passed mot) (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear shock absorber bump stop split

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2021 88,879 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (only just passed mot) (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear shock absorber bump stop split

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2020 81,004 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2019 73,183 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2018 62,264 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2018 62,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement consul bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement consul 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 (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 53,225 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2017 53,225 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2015 48,307 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 40,671 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 36,537 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 32,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 32,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 24,804 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 17,598 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 GJV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc 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 GJV, 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 GJV registered?

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

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