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CB57 BEC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,013 mi
Last recorded151,013 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB57 BEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 151,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

all springs have been changed for coil overs

slight corrosion on both inner sills

Pass 13 Oct 2023 147,861 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 131,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 120,015 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 109,694 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 109,368 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 98,966 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft, joint bolt loose

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Sep 2019 98,966 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft, joint bolt loose

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2018 84,382 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 84,355 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 76,557 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2016 61,045 miles

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

Rear silencer slightly corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2016 60,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2015 50,652 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 43,782 miles

Coolant leak from radiator

Pass 26 Sep 2012 39,602 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 31,936 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 26,284 miles

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

rear brake disc's condition pitted and worn slightly

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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CB57 BEC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CB57 BEC, 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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CB57 BEC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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