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CA57 HRM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

96,978 mi
Last recorded96,978 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 HRM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 96,978 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 93,847 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front lower arm rear most bush slightly worn

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2023 85,676 miles

n/s mirror cracked

spongy brake pedal

Pass 9 Dec 2022 82,165 miles

front disc corroded

o/s/f lower arm bush worn

Fail 5 Dec 2022 82,157 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working side mirror led (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front disc corroded

o/s/f lower arm bush worn

Pass 23 Jan 2021 81,354 miles

o/s/f lower arm rear most bush worn bur no excessive movement

Pass 10 Jan 2020 80,134 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Washers weak - pipe split

Pass 22 Nov 2018 76,606 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 70,903 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 64,672 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust rear silencer corroding.

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing in the tread.2011.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.2007.

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 20 Nov 2015 57,288 miles

Front Lower Antiroll bar corroding.

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer corroding.

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 48,298 miles

Rear silencer corroding.

Fail 12 Nov 2014 48,298 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre has light sidewall damage.

Oil warning light on.

Rear silencer corroding.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 38,299 miles

Rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 27,457 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 19,436 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 13,045 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres worn on inner edge

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 HRM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HRM, 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 HRM registered?

CA57 HRM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is CA57 HRM safe to buy?

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