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CV57 VLB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,235 mi
Last recorded73,235 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 VLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 73,235 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover & complete under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

engine cover & complete under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

heavy corrosion to rear section of exhaust system & rear silencer delaminated

Fail 20 Apr 2023 73,235 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover & complete under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

engine cover & complete under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

heavy corrosion to rear section of exhaust system & rear silencer delaminated

Pass 26 Oct 2021 71,781 miles

engine cover & under cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 4 Nov 2020 70,406 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

rear section of exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2020 70,406 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))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

rear section of exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2019 68,189 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

heavy corrosion to exhaust system.

unable to inspect front brake pads.

Fail 20 Nov 2019 68,189 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

heavy corrosion to exhaust system.

unable to inspect front brake pads.

Pass 15 Dec 2017 63,441 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

full under body panels fitted concealing some testable components.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 15 Dec 2017 63,441 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

full under body panels fitted concealing some testable components.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 31 Dec 2016 56,251 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc and holder ()

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 2 Nov 2015 48,864 miles

both front tyres are worn on the edges.

Fail 30 Oct 2015 48,767 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are worn on the edges.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 43,612 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Oct 2013 38,454 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 Oct 2012 33,488 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 28,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 21,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 21,701 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 VLB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VLB, 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 VLB registered?

CV57 VLB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 October 2007.

Is CV57 VLB safe to buy?

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