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KV57 XUA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,989 mi
Last recorded66,989 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 66,989 miles

Boot lid damaged BUT access gained

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Light unit damaged outer cover missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 66,940 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section VW810V (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Boot lid damaged BUT access gained

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Light unit damaged outer cover missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 59,592 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 59,592 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 55,048 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3.5mm, tread depth at lowest point

both front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

exhaust pipe going into front flexible joint is fractured,and slight gas leak

Fail 30 Dec 2015 55,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3.5mm, tread depth at lowest point

both front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

exhaust pipe going into front flexible joint is fractured,and slight gas leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 48,577 miles

both front road wheels are slightly stiff to rotate by hand

both front suspension arms rear bushes are perishing,though not to excess

nearside front tyre worn both edges,and surface perishing in areas

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge,and 3mm tread depth

windscreen wipers are slightly smearing at time of test

Pass 3 Jul 2013 42,336 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 37,749 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 29,075 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 24,468 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 XUA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 XUA, 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 XUA registered?

KV57 XUA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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