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CV57 ZXD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

166,696 mi
Last recorded166,696 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 ZXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 166,696 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 166,684 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 158,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 158,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 128,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged And Wear on the edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play And Outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens slightly damaged

Offside Rear Stop lamp lens slightly damaged

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

Pass 29 May 2021 111,992 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 109,612 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2019 106,056 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Apr 2018 102,130 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight play both steering rack arms

slight wear both rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 4 Apr 2017 95,474 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front fixing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front fixing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear indicator lens cracked.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside. ()

air filter box rear bracket close to rubbing brake pipe on the A B S unit.

Fail 4 Apr 2017 95,474 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front fixing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front fixing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear indicator lens cracked.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside. ()

air filter box rear bracket close to rubbing brake pipe on the A B S unit.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 90,034 miles

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

Slight play in nearside and offside tie rod end ball joints

Fail 25 Apr 2016 90,033 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Slight play in nearside and offside tie rod end ball joints

Pass 27 Apr 2015 86,244 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 86,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 77,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 77,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 64,436 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 64,436 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 54,830 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 54,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 45,802 miles

front wipers streaky

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 45,802 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers streaky

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 ZXD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 ZXD, 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 ZXD registered?

CV57 ZXD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 October 2007.

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