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KV57 XTM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,985 mi
Last recorded175,985 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 XTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 175,985 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 18 Oct 2022 173,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 173,029 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 170,411 miles

Emissions just within limits

Front flexi exhaust has a minor leak

Handbrake travel

Pass 13 Oct 2020 165,877 miles

Both rear coil springs corroding

Handbrake travel

Fail 13 Oct 2020 165,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn edges, 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear coil springs corroding

Handbrake travel

Pass 30 Sep 2019 158,210 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges.

Windscreen has a small chip.

Windscreen washer pipe split, still provides enough fluid to screen.

Pass 26 Sep 2018 146,532 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 137,037 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe required soon

Fail 29 Sep 2017 137,037 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust tail pipe required soon

Pass 3 Oct 2016 124,391 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 110,710 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front rack end slight play

Pass 17 Sep 2014 97,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 84,435 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges raised tread 185/60/14

Pass 20 Jun 2012 69,579 miles

parking brake travel

Fail 20 Jun 2012 69,579 miles

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

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

parking brake travel

Pass 5 Apr 2011 53,548 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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 XTM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XTM, 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 XTM registered?

KV57 XTM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 December 2007.

Is KV57 XTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV57 XTM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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