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CV57 XGN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,171 mi
Last recorded128,171 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 XGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 128,171 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 128,171 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 124,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly. down to 2mm tread depth at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

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

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

Fail 23 Oct 2019 124,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly. down to 2mm tread depth at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

Pass 30 Nov 2017 115,743 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 106,622 miles

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

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracking

Fail 15 Oct 2016 106,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe cracked (7.1.2)

Offside 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)

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

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2015 97,203 miles

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

o/s/r backup sidelight not working

Fail 30 Oct 2015 97,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

o/s/r backup sidelight not working

Pass 22 Sep 2014 87,404 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2014 87,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 80,224 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 61,988 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust downpipe flexi deteriorated

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 20 Sep 2011 45,489 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 45,489 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 32,003 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 XGN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XGN, 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 XGN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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