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CV57 UMR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

146,445 mi
Last recorded146,445 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 146,445 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 146,441 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 141,138 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 130,552 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 130,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 120,811 miles

fuel cap sealing device starting to perish.

nearside side repeater slightly damaged. not yet effecting light output.

slight play in offside of steering rack, inner joint.

Fail 11 Oct 2022 120,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

fuel cap sealing device starting to perish.

nearside side repeater slightly damaged. not yet effecting light output.

slight play in offside of steering rack, inner joint.

Pass 8 Oct 2021 112,475 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 105,404 miles

Small hole near side c v boot

Fail 9 Oct 2020 105,404 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Small hole near side c v boot

Pass 12 Oct 2019 100,194 miles

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

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

Offside mirror glass damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 92,052 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2018 92,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2017 85,794 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 85,794 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 82,864 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 82,403 miles

Front offside tyre is wearing on outer edge

Minor damage to windscreen

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight noise from front offside wheel bearing

Fail 27 Jun 2016 82,403 miles

Front offside tyre is wearing on outer edge

Minor damage to windscreen

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight noise from front offside wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jul 2015 68,773 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 68,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 47,864 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 32,276 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 28,027 miles

slight noise from rear brake,when apply

Fail 1 Nov 2012 28,027 miles

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

slight noise from rear brake,when apply

Pass 13 Sep 2011 22,466 miles

Rear wiper judders not MOT item

Pass 8 Sep 2010 17,493 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 UMR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UMR, 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 UMR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 October 2007.

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