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CE57 VLA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,960 mi
Last recorded125,960 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 125,960 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 121,976 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 117,713 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 112,393 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 107,065 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 102,383 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 102,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 93,990 miles

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

Lower rear bumper damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + offside front wishbone / rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 93,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front brake pads are very low

Lower rear bumper damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + offside front wishbone / rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 82,623 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service light on

Fail 4 Apr 2019 82,563 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service light on

Fail 30 Mar 2019 82,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 74,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 74,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 64,511 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine man light on

Fail 1 Apr 2017 64,511 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine man light on

Pass 2 Apr 2016 51,476 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 51,476 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 43,109 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 39,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2013
Pass 10 Sep 2012 28,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 23,436 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 17,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Unable to carry out full underside inspection due to under trays fitted to the underside of the vehicle.

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 VLA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 VLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE57 VLA registered?

CE57 VLA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 September 2007.

Is CE57 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE57 VLA shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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