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CE57 VKW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,765 mi
Last recorded84,765 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2021 84,765 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure centre bracket broken causing exhaust to split. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2020 78,135 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 77,187 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 21 Nov 2018 57,882 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 57,882 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1.05 to 1.27 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 51,471 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 51,470 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.66 to 0.84 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Mounting broken (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2016 41,660 miles

This vehicle struggles to pass the emission test

Pass 5 Feb 2014 32,022 miles

brakepad warninglight is showing,but pads are good

nsf tyre shows slight more wear on very inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2013 28,053 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 24,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

o/s/f tyre has small cut in outer wall not down to cording.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 24,797 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)

o/s/f tyre has small cut in outer wall not down to cording.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 20,810 miles

ns headlamp unit slightly loose

nsf seatbelt slightly slower whilst retracting

slight distortion in osr inner wheelrim

Fail 31 Jan 2011 20,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ns headlamp unit slightly loose

nsf seatbelt slightly slower whilst retracting

slight distortion in osr inner wheelrim

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 VKW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VKW, 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 VKW registered?

CE57 VKW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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