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CP57 GKD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,362 mi
Last recorded65,362 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 GKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 65,362 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 65,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 63,396 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 26 Oct 2024 63,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 31 Oct 2023 61,057 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 61,057 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 58,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2021 56,433 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Both tyres) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 54,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 51,907 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 49,431 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 46,936 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 43,852 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 40,952 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 38,176 miles

Both rear suspension strut bump stops perishing

Both rear tyres perishing

Handbrake travel getting high

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

OSF door mirror indicator lens damaged

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 34,941 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 4 Nov 2013 34,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 23 Nov 2012 32,044 miles

rear wiper smears

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 23 Nov 2011 28,757 miles

Front and rear wipers starting to smear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 26,681 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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CP57 GKD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CP57 GKD, 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 CP57 GKD registered?

CP57 GKD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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