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KU57 VCV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,370 mi
Last recorded121,370 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 VCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 121,370 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 121,369 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 116,135 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 110,215 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 110,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (borderline pass) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside washer pipe leaking

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 103,677 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt borderline pass (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt borderline pass (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under body covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2016 94,812 miles

covers fitted

damage to windscreen

mot test carried out in wet conditions

Pass 7 Aug 2015 84,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips to windscreen

Fail 7 Aug 2015 84,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips to windscreen

Pass 4 Aug 2014 75,487 miles

chips on windscreen

n/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edges (borderline pass)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges & near limit

rear tyres perished & o/s/r tyre feathered on inside edge

Pass 16 Aug 2013 66,912 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 60,091 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 49,495 miles

Front and rear wipers starting to smear

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Aug 2010 38,227 miles

Front wipers poor at clearing screen

hand brake travel high

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 VCV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

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

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