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CA57 MDJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

112,813 mi
Last recorded112,813 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 112,813 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 112,813 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 103,062 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 97,331 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 97,331 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 94,023 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 94,022 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.107 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexible highly deteriorated

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 89,108 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 89,108 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 84,210 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 81,444 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 71,556 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 66,233 miles

all tyres getting low

Fail 11 Dec 2017 66,233 miles

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

all tyres getting low

Pass 14 Dec 2016 61,680 miles

center exhaust clamps broken

Pass 19 Dec 2015 56,436 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 56,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 49,474 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf seatbelt starting to fray

Fail 5 Dec 2014 49,474 miles

osf seatbelt starting to fray

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 43,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres close to limit and wearing on inner edges

nail in osr tyre (inner edge)

wipers slightly worn

Pass 4 Dec 2012 36,199 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 28,588 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 28,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 20,976 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 20,976 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 MDJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MDJ, 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 MDJ registered?

CA57 MDJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 December 2007.

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