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CV57 BUO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

140,184 mi
Last recorded140,184 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 BUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 140,184 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 137,719 miles

front and rear frame, suspension components, arms, springs, area corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2025 137,719 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear frame, suspension components, arms, springs, area corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2024 128,037 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered with waxoil or similar (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security multiple (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Waxoyled/undersealed

rear window delamination

shields fitted from new restricting access

Fail 17 Jul 2024 128,037 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered with waxoil or similar (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security multiple (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Waxoyled/undersealed

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

rear window delamination

shields fitted from new restricting access

Pass 7 Aug 2023 125,857 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 123,840 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 122,687 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 121,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 115,679 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 107,150 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 86,821 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 86,811 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 77,143 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 77,136 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 70,511 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 59,438 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 48,412 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 48,412 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 41,485 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 41,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front disc back plates badly corroded and rubbing on disc

both rear bump stops split

Pass 2 Sep 2011 31,799 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 22,806 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 22,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front discs worn.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre has small cut in outer sidewall.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CV57 BUO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 CV57 BUO, 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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CV57 BUO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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