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KV57 ZFR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

44,161 mi
Last recorded44,161 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 44,161 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 44,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 41,954 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 39,754 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 37,864 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 35,635 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 35,635 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 33,444 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 31,475 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 28,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 28,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 26,033 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear most bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 23,514 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 20,836 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, also perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 18,133 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 15,511 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 2 Oct 2012 13,153 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 10,337 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 7,751 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 ZFR 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 ZFR, 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 ZFR registered?

KV57 ZFR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is KV57 ZFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV57 ZFR 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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