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KU57 OXZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

124,384 mi
Last recorded124,384 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 OXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 124,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 118,903 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 113,292 miles

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

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

Under shields fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2024 113,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Under shields fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2023 106,308 miles

exhaust corroded

play in front wishbone rear bushes

Fail 4 Apr 2023 106,308 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

exhaust corroded

play in front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 30 Mar 2022 98,682 miles

exhaust system corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2022 98,682 miles

exhaust system corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 93,906 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2021 93,906 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2020 90,263 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

headlamps slightly faded

Fail 7 Apr 2020 90,263 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

headlamps slightly faded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 84,642 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CUT ON TREAD

Fail 17 Apr 2019 84,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CUT ON TREAD

Pass 8 May 2018 78,600 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 70,790 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 67,161 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm doesn't appear to be located correctly. Only just! clearing the subframe.

Fail 28 Jul 2016 67,161 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm doesn't appear to be located correctly. Only just! clearing the subframe.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 60,440 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 60,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

excessive play in offside front steering arm.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 53,326 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 53,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 45,503 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 39,252 miles

fuel cap sealing washer, slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2012 39,252 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

fuel cap sealing washer, slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2011 32,760 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 25,645 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 OXZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 OXZ, 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 OXZ registered?

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

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