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MA57 KBX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

126,541 mi
Last recorded126,541 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 KBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 126,541 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 123,258 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 121,066 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 118,904 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 116,122 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 112,960 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 107,879 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 101,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 94,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 m.m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 86,650 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 78,995 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 78,995 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 69,839 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 59,698 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 49,037 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 38,872 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,518 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 KBX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MA57 KBX, 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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What year was MA57 KBX registered?

MA57 KBX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 September 2007.

Is MA57 KBX safe to buy?

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