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KV57 KVJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,922 mi
Last recorded131,922 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 KVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 131,922 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 101,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Axel beam corroded

Pass 13 May 2024 93,589 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear axel beam corroded

Fail 13 May 2024 93,589 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear axel beam corroded

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

Pass 12 May 2023 79,320 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 61,627 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 51,646 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 48,688 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 46,962 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 46,962 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 46,599 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 46,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2017 45,642 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 45,642 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 44,985 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 44,055 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 44,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2014 41,088 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 36,400 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 31,637 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 31,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 22,086 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 KVJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 KVJ, 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 KVJ registered?

KV57 KVJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 November 2007.

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The MOT history for KV57 KVJ 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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