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CV57 ETK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,178 mi
Last recorded108,178 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 ETK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 108,178 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 108,178 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 100,491 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 95,081 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 91,390 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 88,230 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge excessively worn ADVICE REPLACING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge excessively worn ADVICE REPLACING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 84,857 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 84,857 miles

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 84,855 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 80,986 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 75,277 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 70,259 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 70,256 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 62,931 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 62,931 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 53,619 miles

nsr indicator fading in colour

nsr indicator fading in colour

Fail 26 Aug 2015 53,619 miles

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nsr indicator fading in colour

nsr indicator fading in colour

Pass 18 Sep 2014 51,183 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 48,250 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 45,131 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 35,638 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 25,397 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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CV57 ETK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ETK, 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 CV57 ETK registered?

CV57 ETK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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