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KV57 OCL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

103,838 mi
Last recorded103,838 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 103,838 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 101,048 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 99,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 98,266 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 98,077 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 97,481 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 96,848 miles

Service Lamp on

Vehicle has oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2019 96,848 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service Lamp on

Vehicle has oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2018 87,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 81,435 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 75,542 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front nail in tyre

oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2015 67,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jul 2015 67,297 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jun 2014 58,277 miles

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

Osr brake is slightly binding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2013 48,796 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 38,279 miles

near side front tyre is worn on the outer edge

near side rear tyre is cracking & is badly worn on the outer edge

off side rear tyre is cracking & has side wall damage

Pass 8 Jul 2011 33,669 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 33,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 27,285 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 OCL 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 84.2%.

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 OCL, 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 OCL registered?

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

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The MOT history for KV57 OCL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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