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DY57 CKL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,603 mi
Last recorded51,603 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 CKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 51,603 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 43,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL SHOCKERS CORRODED X4 (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 10 Sep 2024 43,699 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL SHOCKERS CORRODED X4 (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2023 43,362 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 42,646 miles

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2022 42,646 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2021 41,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 39,972 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 37,056 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 32,875 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 27,800 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 27,800 miles

Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

EXHAUST SLEEVE DETEROITED

Pass 31 Aug 2016 23,719 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 18,921 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 15,468 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 12,115 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 8,194 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 4,005 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 3,356 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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DY57 CKL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DY57 CKL, 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 DY57 CKL registered?

DY57 CKL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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