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MA57 KAU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,059 mi
Last recorded132,059 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 KAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 132,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside rack (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust front flex slight deterioration, rear silencer corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

offside and nearside rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

parking brake slight travel

rear axle beam corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel/brake pipes

Pass 12 Oct 2023 118,931 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm wearing edges and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre wearing inner edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

nearside steering rack slight dampness

offside and nearside rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

rear axle beam corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel/brake pipes

Fail 10 Oct 2023 118,927 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm wearing edges and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre wearing inner edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

nearside steering rack slight dampness

offside and nearside rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

rear axle beam corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel/brake pipes

Pass 14 Oct 2022 106,780 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 12 Oct 2022 106,776 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm perishing to tread and walls wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 14 Oct 2021 94,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust front flex slight deterioration

offside and nearside rear axle front bushes slight deterioration

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

unable to check offside rear wheel bearing due to bind

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 11 Oct 2021 94,264 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust front flex slight deterioration

offside and nearside rear axle front bushes slight deterioration

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

parking brake slight travel

unable to check offside rear wheel bearing due to bind

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 12 Oct 2020 85,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside rack (2.1.5 (a))

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge slight perishing

offside rear axle front bush slight wear

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 12 Oct 2020 85,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside rack (2.1.5 (a))

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge slight perishing

offside rear axle front bush slight wear

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 17 Oct 2019 78,495 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer slight corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing edges

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

unable to check full length of fuel and brake pipes due to covers

Fail 14 Oct 2019 78,488 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust rear silencer slight corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing edges

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

parking brake slight travel

unable to check full length of fuel and brake pipes due to covers

Pass 11 Jan 2018 60,256 miles

front tyres worn on edges and close to limit

n/s rear tyre approx. 2.5mm

Pass 11 Jan 2017 49,705 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 45,138 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 39,510 miles

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 39,510 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 3,357 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,528 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 20,364 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 13,310 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 13,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 7,721 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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MA57 KAU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 MA57 KAU, 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.

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MA57 KAU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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