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CE57 GHD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

116,989 mi
Last recorded116,989 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 GHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 116,989 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Jan 2026 116,989 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2025 116,386 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Jan 2025 116,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2024 115,075 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2023 107,659 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle has surface corrosion but not seriously weakened

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Jan 2023 107,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle has surface corrosion but not seriously weakened

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2022 104,555 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Jan 2022 104,555 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2021 102,547 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 102,400 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2020 102,400 miles

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

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2019 97,046 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 97,036 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 93,372 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible Exhaust Section (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2018 93,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Both Shock Absorber Dust Covers Insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible Exhaust Section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Unable To Check Wheel Bearing Properly As Brake Bineding

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2017 85,379 miles

brake pad wear indicator light on

Fail 20 Jun 2017 85,379 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pad wear indicator light on

Pass 27 Jun 2016 76,469 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 76,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 18 Jun 2015 71,595 miles

hand brake high

n/s/r wheel slight bind

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 62,611 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 62,611 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 55,106 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 55,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 43,073 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 42,998 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 33,707 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 21,186 miles

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

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

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 GHD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 CE57 GHD, 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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CE57 GHD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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