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CE57 GHG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

71,944 mi
Last recorded71,944 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 GHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 71,944 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 65,629 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 65,628 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2023 63,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Fail 13 Oct 2023 63,382 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre 3mm

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 61,878 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 61,878 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 60,979 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 15 Oct 2021 60,979 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Oct 2020 60,083 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 60,083 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen leaking (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 58,813 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 58,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 27 Sep 2018 57,251 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 57,251 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush located on front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

amber brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 2 Oct 2017 55,347 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush located on front suspension (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 3 Oct 2016 52,367 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light illuminated

engine oil low

o/s rear tyre has slight cracking on inner and outer tyre walls

Pass 13 Oct 2015 48,980 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 48,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush located on front suspension (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush located on front suspension (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 46,017 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wipers leave slight smear on windscreen

Fail 11 Oct 2014 46,017 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wipers leave slight smear on windscreen

Pass 19 Oct 2013 39,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wipers leave slight smear on windscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2012 35,274 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)

brake pad wear indicator on dash

Pass 10 Oct 2011 31,598 miles

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

e/m light on

o/s windscreen wiper smears slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2010 27,776 miles

Engine managment light illuminated.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 GHG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 CE57 GHG, 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 GHG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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