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CE57 EVH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,229 mi
Last recorded145,229 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 EVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 145,229 miles

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected O/S FRONT BRAKE BACKING PLATE CORRODED (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 145,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT DROP LINK DUST COVER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected O/S FRONT BRAKE BACKING PLATE CORRODED (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 139,231 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 133,171 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 119,392 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 119,390 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 106,036 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 95,765 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 85,225 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 75,372 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 64,204 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 52,981 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 43,498 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 38,344 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 31,803 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 31,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 26,182 miles

Both front tyre tread depths 3mm

Pass 15 Sep 2011 21,290 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 21,290 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 15,395 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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CE57 EVH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 CE57 EVH, 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 CE57 EVH registered?

CE57 EVH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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