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KV57 GHX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,193 mi
Last recorded142,193 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 142,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 142,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165-70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 131,242 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy/opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 131,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy/opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 122,649 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 122,507 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 122,507 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 116,826 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f wheel rim inner edge slightly damaged

reversing lights inoperative

Fail 1 Oct 2021 116,822 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f wheel rim inner edge slightly damaged

reversing lights inoperative

Pass 30 Sep 2020 111,681 miles

Front Tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Reverse lights inoperative

Slight corrosion to brake pipes, unions and ferrules

Slight corrosion to front brake discs

little handbrake reserve travel

Fail 30 Sep 2020 111,681 miles

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

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

Front Tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Reverse lights inoperative

Slight corrosion to brake pipes, unions and ferrules

Slight corrosion to front brake discs

little handbrake reserve travel

Pass 13 Sep 2019 109,435 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 109,382 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 102,398 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

reverse lamps not working

Pass 8 Sep 2017 91,685 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 91,685 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 83,804 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 83,804 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 77,178 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 77,176 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 66,879 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 66,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 57,833 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Aug 2013 57,833 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2012 47,710 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 47,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 34,089 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 23,317 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 GHX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GHX, 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 GHX registered?

KV57 GHX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 September 2007.

Is KV57 GHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV57 GHX shows 28 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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