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KU57 GKK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,691 mi
Last recorded89,691 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 89,691 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 86,143 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE SLIGHTLY CRACKING

Fail 11 Sep 2024 86,143 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE SLIGHTLY CRACKING

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 83,025 miles

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

Offside parking brake weak

rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2023 83,025 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside parking brake weak

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2022 77,460 miles

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2021 73,702 miles

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

hand brake efficiency only just met

Fail 18 Sep 2021 73,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

hand brake efficiency only just met

Pass 23 Sep 2020 65,798 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 65,772 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 61,906 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 61,794 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side/parking light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust back box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2018 50,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 50,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit.165/70r1481t (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 41,240 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 41,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 30,618 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 27,386 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 24,884 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 22,521 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 20,769 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 18,628 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 16,909 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 GKK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GKK, 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 GKK registered?

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

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