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CA57 KYT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,137 mi
Last recorded62,137 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 KYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 62,137 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 60,306 miles

rear brake and parking brake application uneven

Fail 9 Jul 2024 60,306 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

rear brake and parking brake application uneven

Pass 7 Jul 2023 56,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 56,876 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 50,006 miles

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

exhaust flexible breaking up

Fail 5 Jul 2022 50,006 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust flexible breaking up

Pass 18 May 2021 46,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to suspension items

Pass 11 Dec 2019 45,993 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 45,719 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 45,307 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 44,575 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 44,575 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 42,926 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)

both front tyres cracking along the tread

Fail 3 Dec 2015 42,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

both front tyres cracking along the tread

Pass 2 Dec 2014 40,633 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 40,632 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 38,039 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 35,540 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 35,540 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,369 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 29,483 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 29,483 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 28,370 miles

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

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 KYT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA57 KYT registered?

CA57 KYT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 December 2007.

Is CA57 KYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA57 KYT shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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