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CV57 SFZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,194 mi
Last recorded131,194 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 SFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 131,194 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 125,743 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 125,743 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 119,487 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))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 119,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 116,659 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 107,041 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 96,797 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 83,004 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 83,004 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Inner both tyres edge very worn

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

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

Offside headlamp bracket damage

Pass 26 Nov 2015 68,266 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Fail 25 Nov 2015 68,266 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 57,705 miles

n/s/f seat belt retracking mechanism slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2014 57,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f seat belt retracking mechanism slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 17 Dec 2013 44,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 44,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 36,857 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 36,857 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 34,221 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 31,794 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 30,257 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 SFZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SFZ, 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 SFZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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