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CA57 GPK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

84,036 mi
Last recorded84,036 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 GPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 84,036 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 82,804 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 81,896 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 80,972 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 78,516 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 76,529 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Aug 2021 76,529 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2020 74,481 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe [Constantine join] (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 74,481 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe [Constantine join] (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 72,038 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 72,038 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 69,079 miles

Front Coolant leak

Pass 7 Aug 2017 64,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 59,754 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 54,625 miles

EML illuminated

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2015 54,625 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

EML illuminated

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 48,393 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 48,393 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 41,298 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 38,218 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 38,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 31,187 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 21,910 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 21,910 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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 GPK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GPK, 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 GPK registered?

CA57 GPK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 November 2007.

Is CA57 GPK safe to buy?

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