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CK57 VFR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,946 mi
Last recorded137,946 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK57 VFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 137,946 miles

play in both inner tie rod ends

rear silencer corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2024 137,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

play in both inner tie rod ends

rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 130,763 miles

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

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

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

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

long handbrake travel

rear silencer corroded

slight play in inner tie rod ends both sides

Pass 14 Oct 2021 124,581 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 119,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Oct 2020 119,918 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2019 113,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 109,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 101,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a small cut in sidewall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and undertrays fitted all not allowing a full inspection

Fail 26 Oct 2017 101,572 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a small cut in sidewall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 89,243 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 89,243 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 79,641 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2015 79,641 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 72,865 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 66,774 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 59,305 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 59,305 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 44,479 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 44,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 29,256 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper starting to smear.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 29,256 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper starting to smear.

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 VFR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VFR, 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 CK57 VFR registered?

CK57 VFR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is CK57 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK57 VFR shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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