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CE57 VLO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,720 mi
Last recorded100,720 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 VLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 100,720 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 85,390 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 82,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 82,432 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 79,090 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both N/S&O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 79,090 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both N/S&O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 75,796 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 72,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 72,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 65,072 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 65,072 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 62,175 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 62,175 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 58,585 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 54,737 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 50,863 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 46,340 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 39,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 39,874 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,585 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 26,748 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 26,612 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 19,585 miles

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 VLO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VLO, 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 VLO registered?

CE57 VLO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is CE57 VLO safe to buy?

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