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CV57 XGK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,253 mi
Last recorded126,253 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 XGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 126,253 miles

Handbrake lever travel getting high.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both shoulders of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 120,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin down to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of car (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 113,001 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly uneven and close to legal limit on inner edge of tread.

Pass 29 Mar 2023 108,096 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 103,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 102,715 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 102,715 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 101,682 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 101,682 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 93,336 miles

ENGINE SUMP RUSTY & WEEPING OIL

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 82,625 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 82,625 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 74,512 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

travel on handbrake

Fail 1 Mar 2017 74,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

travel on handbrake

Pass 24 Feb 2016 65,828 miles

some travel on handbrake

Fail 24 Feb 2016 65,828 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some travel on handbrake

Pass 21 Feb 2015 55,225 miles

Slight play n/s steering rack end or track rod end

Fail 20 Feb 2015 55,223 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Slight play n/s steering rack end or track rod end

Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,818 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2013 44,590 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Pass 11 Feb 2012 42,965 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2010 33,517 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 XGK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV57 XGK registered?

CV57 XGK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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