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CV57 DWN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

57,069 mi
Last recorded57,069 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 DWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 57,069 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 57,067 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 52,426 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 52,426 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 44,981 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Feb 2020 44,856 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine management light on.

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2018 35,234 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 35,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 30,571 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 30,258 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 25,334 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 21,944 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 21,719 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 19,747 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 17,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front tyres wearing on outer edges 165/70/14

advise osr tyre sidewall splitting no cords showing 165/70/14

Pass 13 Aug 2013 17,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front tyres wearing on outer edges 165/70/14

advise osr tyre sidewall splitting no cords showing 165/70/14

Pass 20 Aug 2012 15,354 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 15,354 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 13,029 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 13,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 10,213 miles

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

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

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 DWN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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