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CK57 FWO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

144,707 mi
Last recorded144,707 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK57 FWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 144,707 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 144,661 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 131,782 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 131,772 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 123,478 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 114,687 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 112,033 miles

n/s/f outer cv gaitor perished and rubber cracking

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc coil springs

Fail 30 Aug 2022 112,033 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc coil springs

Pass 31 Aug 2021 108,312 miles

offside door mirror loose

Fail 31 Aug 2021 108,312 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside door mirror loose

Pass 20 Oct 2020 104,475 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 102,296 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 102,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 96,953 miles

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

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

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

Fail 10 Oct 2018 96,953 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

Pass 9 Oct 2017 91,446 miles

front flexi exhaust section breaking up

Fail 6 Oct 2017 91,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front flexi exhaust section breaking up

Pass 26 Sep 2016 80,462 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 80,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 71,562 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 71,560 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 61,325 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 61,323 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 51,569 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 51,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 44,191 miles

both consol bushes splitting

both rear tyres getting near limit

high hand brake travel

Fail 18 Sep 2012 44,191 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both consol bushes splitting

both rear tyres getting near limit

high hand brake travel

Pass 9 Sep 2011 36,678 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 32,223 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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CK57 FWO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 CK57 FWO, 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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CK57 FWO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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