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CV57 WDX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

153,251 mi
Last recorded153,251 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 WDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2024 153,251 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Bumper loose

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Long handbrake travel

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Reverse lamp not working

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 141,896 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 141,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 132,710 miles

Nearside Front seat tilt operation inop

Offside Front slight service brake fluctuation

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 132,700 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Power steering fluid leaking from rack cover and contaminating brakes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

air box slightly insecure

Nearside Front seat tilt operation inop

Offside Front slight service brake fluctuation

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 123,742 miles

Handbrake will need adjusting soon.

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 123,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake will need adjusting soon.

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 115,788 miles

Exhaust silencer in rusty and poor condition.

Fail 16 Oct 2020 115,788 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust silencer in rusty and poor condition.

Pass 5 Oct 2019 103,239 miles

Backbox outer shell deteriorated

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2019 103,239 miles

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

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

Backbox outer shell deteriorated

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2018 87,650 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front suspension bushes worn (advise renewing asap)

oil leak (limited vision due to under covers)

rear exhaust corroded

washers reaching screen but washer pipe split at nearside

Fail 6 Oct 2018 87,650 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

front suspension bushes worn (advise renewing asap)

oil leak (limited vision due to under covers)

rear exhaust corroded

washers reaching screen but washer pipe split at nearside

Pass 13 Oct 2017 73,893 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 23 Sep 2016 71,365 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

rear exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2016 71,365 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

rear exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 66,371 miles

Front both brake backing plates corroded

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 64,549 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 56,278 miles

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 4 Sep 2012 49,376 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2011 41,581 miles

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs scored

Fail 30 Sep 2011 41,581 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs scored

Pass 1 Oct 2010 32,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front 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 WDX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WDX, 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 WDX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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