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KV57 GHU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,822 mi
Last recorded121,822 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 GHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 121,822 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 113,652 miles

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

Front number plate broken

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tye rod has slight play

Offside Rear lens cracked

battery goes flat

handbrake has travel

washer pipe damaged water hitting screen

Fail 26 Jul 2018 113,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Front number plate broken

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tye rod has slight play

Offside Rear lens cracked

handbrake has travel

Pass 4 Aug 2017 103,806 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 103,757 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 93,953 miles

both rear tyres getting low

front number plate cracked

slight play in wishbone bushes

Pass 5 Aug 2015
Fail 5 Aug 2015 87,473 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 81,319 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 81,319 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 75,724 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 67,398 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 55,888 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 55,839 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 43,385 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 43,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 GHU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GHU, 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 KV57 GHU registered?

KV57 GHU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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