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Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted kerb damage? (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted kerb damage? (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested near side rear major leak (1.2.1 (g))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator missing wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear hand brake low
Rear shock absorber weak
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside headlamp has fixing broken
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Fuel hose leaking on engine (7.2.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside headlamp has fixing broken
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside wiper blade begun to tear
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front foglamp glass broken
Rear silencer deteriorated/rusty
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working damaged (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside wiper blade begun to tear
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front foglamp glass broken
Offside mirror glass held in with cable ties,slightly effecting view
Rear silencer deteriorated/rusty
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
air freshner on int. mirror
bonnet safety catch sticking
both rear shocker dust covers adrift
engine management light on
ext. system starting to rust in places
general wear on discs
hand brake travel may need att. soon
n/s/f fog light not working
n/s/r under car cover damaged
pedal rubbers wearing
possible under engine cover missing
slight damage to o/s/f fog light
underside of car has surface mud in places
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CA57 AYD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 CA57 AYD, 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 AYD registered?
CA57 AYD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 2007.
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