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CV57 SFX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,759 mi
Last recorded99,759 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 SFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 99,759 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 96,372 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 96,372 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 93,214 miles

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

o/s drive lamp not working.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 89,586 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 89,586 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 84,004 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 83,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 78,808 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 59,111 miles

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

Offside 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 SFX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SFX, 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 SFX registered?

CV57 SFX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 September 2007.

Is CV57 SFX safe to buy?

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