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CV57 BVW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,487 mi
Last recorded120,487 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 BVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 120,487 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 120,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 107,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 101,158 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 93,682 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 82,454 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 75,299 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 75,299 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 70,044 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 62,874 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 55,453 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 47,785 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 38,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 38,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 22,528 miles

fuel cap seal deteriating

Fail 21 Aug 2013 22,528 miles

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

fuel cap seal deteriating

Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,969 miles

FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 15,538 miles

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

modified bush fitted to the nearside wishbone, standard bush fitted to the offside wishbone.

Fail 23 Aug 2011 15,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 12,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BVW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV57 BVW, 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 BVW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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