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CK07 LYW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

47,926 mi
Last recorded47,926 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK07 LYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 47,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 46,002 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust flexy deteriorated

Nearside front tyre edges worn, inner edge worn low on legal limit

Offside front tyre edges worn

Parking brake lever long travel

Rear axle/lower spring cups corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 13 May 2025 45,992 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexy deteriorated

Nearside front lower suspension arm corroded

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside front tyre edges worn, inner edge worn low on legal limit

Offside front tyre edges worn

Parking brake lever long travel

Rear axle/lower spring cups corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2024 39,830 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 39,326 miles

Rear Axle corroding, starting to show sign of age

Fail 3 May 2023 39,326 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Axle corroding, starting to show sign of age

Pass 4 May 2022 38,470 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Rear Rear axle corroding

Pass 19 May 2021 37,049 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 36,150 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 34,735 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 34,735 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 32,113 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 29,081 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 26,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 23,155 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 20,365 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 18,148 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 15,525 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2011 12,638 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 9,965 miles

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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CK07 LYW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CK07 LYW, 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 CK07 LYW registered?

CK07 LYW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 April 2007.

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