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KU57 OXC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,175 mi
Last recorded118,175 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 118,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 118,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 96,629 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer exhaust box deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2024 96,581 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Coolant leak

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rear above steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

reverse lamp not working

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2023 90,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slightly perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes perishing/ cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil misting around steering rack rigid pipe

Fail 5 Jan 2023 90,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slightly perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes perishing/ cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil misting around steering rack rigid pipe

Pass 10 Jan 2022 85,177 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2022 85,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2021 79,507 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2020 75,360 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner and outer edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2020 75,235 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner and outer edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2018 70,723 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Dec 2018 70,723 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2017 66,610 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 60,247 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 54,206 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight bind both rear wheels

Pass 28 Nov 2014 48,561 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 43,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 37,008 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 37,008 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 27,527 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 20,256 miles

offside rear tyre worn on shoulders

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 OXC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 OXC, 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 OXC registered?

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

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The MOT history for KU57 OXC shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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