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KV57 XUB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,249 mi
Last recorded83,249 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 XUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 83,249 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 83,060 miles

reverse light inoperative

nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump stops worn

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 79,846 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 74,113 miles

bulb? connection to nearside front sidelight

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear foot brake imbalance,offside lower effort

slight exhaust blow at flexi pipe area

Fail 7 Mar 2023 74,110 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake servo defective or ineffective servo pipe split (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake cylinder / pipe area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

bulb? connection to nearside front sidelight

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear foot brake imbalance,offside lower effort

slight exhaust blow at flexi pipe area

Pass 27 Oct 2021 69,560 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 64,023 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front driver seat does not recline forward

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 64,023 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front driver seat does not recline forward

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 59,758 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 55,968 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 55,960 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 50,100 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 44,378 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 36,260 miles

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)

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 29,922 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 29,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 27,270 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 21,477 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 21,477 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre bald on outer edge.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 17,671 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 17,671 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 14,122 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 XUB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc 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 XUB, 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 XUB registered?

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

Is KV57 XUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV57 XUB 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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