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CV57 LCT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,553 mi
Last recorded78,553 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 78,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber in poor condition

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm in centre 2mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber in poor condition

Fail 12 Aug 2019 78,553 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber in poor condition

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm in centre 2mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber in poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2018 73,072 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 62,962 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 62,961 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror body (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 58,615 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 58,612 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 58,504 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 50,349 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 50,346 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy joint (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 43,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f seat belt clip cover missing

Pass 19 Oct 2013 35,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 35,784 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 31,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 26,495 miles

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

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

offside front seat belt stalk surround plastic broken

Pass 15 Oct 2010 20,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 LCT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LCT, 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 LCT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 October 2007.

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