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CS57 COS

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,603 mi
Last recorded99,603 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS57 COS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 99,603 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 98,643 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 96,150 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 84,967 miles

exhoust corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2021 84,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

exhoust corroded

Pass 11 May 2020 79,409 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2020 79,284 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

parking brake lever almost at the end of its travel

Pass 27 Apr 2019 73,967 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 64,939 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 3 May 2018 64,769 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 28 Apr 2017 61,818 miles

Rear tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 6 May 2016 50,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2016 50,200 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 41,850 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 37,310 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear tyres (both) wearing low

Pass 18 Oct 2012 31,510 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner shoulder.advise attention.

slight drag noted at nearside rear brake.advise attention.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 25,991 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 20,481 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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CS57 COS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CS57 COS, 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 CS57 COS registered?

CS57 COS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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