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CP57 MXF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,653 mi
Last recorded128,653 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 MXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 128,653 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2026 128,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 122,109 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 122,109 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2024 113,208 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 113,038 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 105,004 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 88,295 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 88,291 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 82,704 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 82,704 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 70,778 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 59,245 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 51,516 miles

AXLE CORROSION

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 46,007 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 40,646 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 35,661 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 30,324 miles

advise rear brake clean and re-adjustment

nearside mirror cover damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2012 24,629 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs worn

front wipers poor

Fail 29 Aug 2012 24,629 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs worn

front wipers poor

Pass 27 Aug 2011 19,717 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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CP57 MXF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CP57 MXF, 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 CP57 MXF registered?

CP57 MXF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is CP57 MXF safe to buy?

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