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KV57 CTK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,671 mi
Last recorded108,671 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 CTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 108,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 108,661 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 105,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

stub axle corroded

under tray covers fitted time of test

Fail 24 Sep 2024 105,817 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

stub axle corroded

under tray covers fitted time of test

Pass 2 Oct 2023 103,986 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 99,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 96,451 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 94,813 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Oct 2019 91,901 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 91,890 miles

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

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

Exhaust rear box corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 87,975 miles

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

slight movement offside front tie rod

Pass 23 Aug 2017 81,314 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in o/s track rod

Pass 18 Aug 2016 73,836 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn low and worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2016 73,836 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn low and worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2015 65,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 65,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 55,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s and n/s head lamps deterating

Pass 30 Aug 2013 48,059 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 48,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 39,478 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 32,135 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 24,115 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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KV57 CTK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KV57 CTK, 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 KV57 CTK registered?

KV57 CTK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 October 2007.

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The MOT history for KV57 CTK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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