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CA57 AYD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

169,994 mi
Last recorded169,994 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 AYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 169,994 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 169,994 miles

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 169,294 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted kerb damage? (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 169,282 miles

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 168,581 miles

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))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 168,454 miles

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 160,824 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 160,776 miles

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))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 148,667 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 148,667 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 136,133 miles

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))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 136,133 miles

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))

Pass 13 May 2019 126,865 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake low

Rear shock absorber weak

Pass 15 May 2018 121,924 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2017 116,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside headlamp has fixing broken

Fail 5 May 2017 116,024 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 109,871 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 109,871 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 100,698 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 100,698 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 82,078 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 82,078 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 64,348 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 54,680 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 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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