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CV57 MGX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,355 mi
Last recorded98,355 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 98,355 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 98,355 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 94,962 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 94,960 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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 Position lamp not working side and dipped (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 88,656 miles

NOISE FROM BOTH REAR BRAKE DRUMS WHEN WHEELS ROTATED

Fail 12 Sep 2019 88,656 miles

NOISE FROM BOTH REAR BRAKE DRUMS WHEN WHEELS ROTATED

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 79,034 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

N/S REAR TYRE TREAD ON LIMIT & OUT OF SHAPE

O/S OUTER C.V. JOINT GAITER DETERIORATED

Fail 4 Jul 2018 79,034 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

N/S REAR TYRE TREAD ON LIMIT & OUT OF SHAPE

O/S OUTER C.V. JOINT GAITER DETERIORATED

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 70,089 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 70,069 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 67,816 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

exhaust flexi deteriorating

n/s/r wheel has slight bind

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 28 Jan 2016 59,751 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 59,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pad wear indicator on

Pass 24 Feb 2015 53,291 miles

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

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

brake pad wear indicator wiring broken

Pass 7 Jan 2014 30,880 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 13,336 miles

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge and scuffed on sidewall

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2012 12,563 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 10,042 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 7,615 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 MGX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MGX, 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 MGX registered?

CV57 MGX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 September 2007.

Is CV57 MGX safe to buy?

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