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CV57 FPU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,782 mi
Last recorded67,782 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 FPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 67,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Axle and brake back plates corroded

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 67,786 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Axle and brake back plates corroded

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 67,119 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has slight wear on edge

Offside Front Lower Outer sill corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 67,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has slight wear on edge

Offside Front Lower Outer sill corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 65,924 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 65,924 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 64,394 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 62,701 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 60,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 59,273 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 57,286 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 54,564 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Aug 2017 51,194 miles

Damage to NSR tyre sidewall

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 47,984 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 17 Aug 2015 44,038 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 40,202 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 35,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 31,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 26,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 20,750 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 FPU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FPU, 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 FPU registered?

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

Is CV57 FPU safe to buy?

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