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KU57 GKE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,276 mi
Last recorded65,276 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 65,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 60,250 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (rear) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 56,266 miles

Engine Covers / Undertrays Fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2016 56,266 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine Covers / Undertrays Fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 54,056 miles

Nearside Front tyre scuffed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust deteriating

Fail 15 Oct 2015 54,056 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag lighton (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre scuffed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust deteriating

Pass 8 Dec 2014 52,114 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 37,914 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 30,283 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 26,759 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 26,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 18,188 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 GKE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GKE, 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 GKE registered?

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

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