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CK57 VFC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

135,034 mi
Last recorded135,034 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK57 VFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 135,034 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 135,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 133,563 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 132,737 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 132,737 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working located in tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

slight misting of engine oil from sump plug area

Pass 25 Jul 2023 128,501 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 128,501 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure heatshield (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play when turning wheel side to side. unable to located source of play

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

rear wiper blade insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2022 122,455 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 111,981 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 106,740 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 106,740 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 98,480 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 92,824 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 92,824 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 84,607 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 76,332 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 76,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 70,639 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 70,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 60,751 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 60,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 55,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 51,251 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 45,427 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 38,179 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 VFC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VFC, 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 VFC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 October 2007.

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