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KV57 KVG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,287 mi
Last recorded40,287 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 KVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 40,287 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens has slight damage ( cracked ) (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre is 19 years old.

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slight damage ( cracked ) (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2025 34,221 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 31,458 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 30,833 miles

temporary repairs carried out to nearside and offside wing mirrors/direction indicator repeater lamps

Pass 20 Oct 2022 30,051 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 29,251 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 28,651 miles

temporary repair to nearside door mirror

temporary repair to offside door mirror

Fail 21 Oct 2020 28,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

temporary repair to nearside door mirror

temporary repair to offside door mirror

Pass 16 Oct 2019 27,257 miles

nearside and offside door mirrors temporary repaired

Pass 17 Oct 2018 25,292 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 22,653 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 20,333 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 17,812 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 15,307 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 15,307 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 12,709 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 10,316 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 7,628 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 5,374 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 KVG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 KV57 KVG, 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 KVG registered?

KV57 KVG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 October 2007.

Is KV57 KVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV57 KVG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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