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CV57 MHN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

82,244 mi
Last recorded82,244 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 MHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 82,244 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2025 75,139 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2024 74,010 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing thin

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing thin

Fail 26 Nov 2024 74,010 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing thin

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing thin

Pass 30 Nov 2023 72,353 miles

General under-body corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Lower All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 70,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Clutch slave pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 70,564 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Clutch slave pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 68,752 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 68,752 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible union. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Mirror glass loose, not likely to fall off.

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 65,209 miles

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

Offside number plate bulb holder insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 65,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside number plate bulb holder insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 63,348 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 59,945 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 59,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 56,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2015 50,627 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 47,069 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 44,397 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 44,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 38,047 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 38,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2011 33,407 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 30,300 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 MHN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MHN, 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 MHN registered?

CV57 MHN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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