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AX57 CXC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

151,269 mi
Last recorded151,269 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 CXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 151,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 148,474 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 147,111 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 143,078 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2022 142,633 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high exhuast front pipe blowing (8.2.1.2 (e))

Central Rear Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 136,753 miles

Wear on front tyres edges

Fail 11 Jan 2022 136,749 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wear on front tyres edges

Pass 5 Jan 2021 124,944 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 115,372 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 115,371 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 105,028 miles

Front and near side rear tyre at approx 2.5mm

Pass 11 Jan 2018 94,608 miles

Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken off

Fail 10 Jan 2018 94,608 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken off

Pass 16 Dec 2016 85,041 miles

brake servo pipe splitting

fuel cap seal splitting

Fail 16 Dec 2016 85,041 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

brake servo pipe splitting

fuel cap seal splitting

Pass 18 Dec 2015 73,639 miles

Damage to near side outer front tyre wall

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 73,639 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven not rising and falling at same rate as off side and weaker maximum effort (3.7.B.2)

Damage to near side outer front tyre wall

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 63,038 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 50,841 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 50,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 39,147 miles

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 19 Dec 2012 39,147 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 26 Nov 2011 29,979 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 29,979 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 20,777 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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AX57 CXC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AX57 CXC, 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 AX57 CXC registered?

AX57 CXC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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