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KU57 GKC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,890 mi
Last recorded75,890 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 75,890 miles

Front Power steering fluid leak

Fail 14 Jul 2026 75,890 miles

Front Power steering fluid leak

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 72,257 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 72,153 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 67,986 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 67,986 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 62,802 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 62,731 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 57,586 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 55,015 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 53,729 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 51,622 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 47,564 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 47,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 42,616 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 39,053 miles

Nearside Front rear bush on wishbone is starting to deteriorate slightly.

Offside Front rear bush on wishbone is starting to deteriorate slightly.

Pass 16 Aug 2014 33,963 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 31,890 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 28,864 miles

advise ofside rear radius arm mount worn

Pass 1 Sep 2011 27,223 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,619 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 GKC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GKC, 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 GKC registered?

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

Is KU57 GKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU57 GKC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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