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CK57 XKA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,868 mi
Last recorded102,868 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 102,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 99,403 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 96,078 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 96,064 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jul 2019 89,345 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 80,722 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 80,722 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective seized (3.1 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 70,910 miles

Exhaust Flexi Pipe Broken (Passed Emmisions Test)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 70,900 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake Pad Warning Light On

Exhaust Flexi Pipe Broken (Passed Emmisions Test)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 64,597 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine management light on

Fail 13 Jul 2016 64,597 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine management light on

Fail 14 Jul 2015 55,789 miles

Engine management warning light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 55,789 miles

Engine management warning light on

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 49,269 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 49,254 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge and on 2mm.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 43,293 miles

slight bind o/s / n/s front brakes

Fail 12 Jul 2013 43,293 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine light on in vehicle

slight bind o/s / n/s front brakes

Pass 12 Jul 2012 34,632 miles

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

engine warning light on in vehicle

o/s / n/s rear tyres perishing in treads

Pass 12 Jul 2011 25,932 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wiperblades worn

Fail 11 Jul 2011 25,924 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wiperblades worn

Pass 4 Oct 2010 24,571 miles

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

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

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 XKA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XKA, 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 XKA registered?

CK57 XKA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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