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CA57 FAK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

166,887 mi
Last recorded166,887 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 FAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 166,887 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 155,620 miles

Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Hand Brake Reserve Travel

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 142,744 miles

Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Sides ()

Fail 24 Oct 2023 142,686 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Sides ()

Pass 2 Nov 2022 134,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear bumper damage no sharp edge .

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

exhaust flex pipe worn

Fail 2 Nov 2022 134,507 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear bumper damage no sharp edge .

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

exhaust flex pipe worn

Pass 8 Nov 2021 126,637 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust flex pipe worn

Pass 3 Nov 2020 118,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Fail 3 Nov 2020 118,918 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 21 Oct 2019 111,253 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 111,253 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 103,529 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 93,097 miles

EML displayed

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 93,097 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML displayed

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 82,699 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 82,699 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 73,166 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 64,183 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 54,902 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 46,811 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 36,585 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 27,565 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 27,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 FAK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FAK, 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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CA57 FAK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 December 2007.

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