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DY57 CKP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,508 mi
Last recorded102,508 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 CKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 102,508 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Light intensity reduced (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axle bushes slightly deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis both sides near axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 88,478 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 80,125 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 80,125 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 78,643 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 75,259 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 73,100 miles

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

Pass 14 May 2019 67,458 miles

osr brake binding very slightly

rear exhaust heatshield loose and hanging down but unlikely to fall off

Pass 10 May 2018 61,119 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded/cracked but exhast still secure and not blowing.

rear silencer outer skincorroded away.but not causing blow or excess noise.

Pass 4 May 2017 55,633 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn inner edges and perishing

Pass 3 May 2016 50,881 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 50,881 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 44,860 miles

O/S/R tyre deteriorated.

Fail 8 May 2015 44,860 miles

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

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

O/S/R tyre deteriorated.

Pass 23 May 2014 39,989 miles

small chip in screen in zone a

Fail 23 May 2014 39,989 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

small chip in screen in zone a

Pass 31 May 2013 35,411 miles

osf tyre worn and getting low on the inside

Pass 15 Jun 2012 30,770 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,623 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 CKP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 CKP, 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 CKP registered?

DY57 CKP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 September 2007.

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