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CV57 OVD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,013 mi
Last recorded176,013 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 176,013 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Nearside and offside upper ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip missing allowing grease out but not allowing the ingress of water or dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Secondary bonnet catch sticky

Pass 7 Sep 2021 164,835 miles

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE OVER BACK BOX

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 164,835 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE OVER BACK BOX

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 154,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 143,632 miles

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

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

travel on handbrake lever

Fail 29 Aug 2019 143,632 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blows (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and front (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 4 Sep 2018 130,436 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS, DUST COVERS LOOSE

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW, SLEEVE JOINT RUSTY & FRONT FLEXABLE JOINT RUSTY.

TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE LEVER

Pass 11 Sep 2017 117,009 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS LOOSE

Fail 11 Sep 2017 117,009 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS LOOSE

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 103,897 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 103,897 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 90,439 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 74,815 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Sep 2014 74,815 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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Aug 2013 62,596 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 46,655 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 31,138 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 OVD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OVD, 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 OVD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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