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CA57 AFX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,956 mi
Last recorded90,956 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 AFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 90,956 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 90,954 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 88,881 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 81,162 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 76,028 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 71,190 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 71,190 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 67,533 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 64,989 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 60,125 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 60,125 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 53,450 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 53,450 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 47,738 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 49,791 miles

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

high hand brake travel

n/side rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Oct 2013 34,762 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 27,717 miles

Oil leak

high hand brake travel

Pass 18 Oct 2011 21,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 14,789 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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CA57 AFX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CA57 AFX, 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 CA57 AFX registered?

CA57 AFX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 November 2007.

Is CA57 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA57 AFX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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