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CX57 SMU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,198 mi
Last recorded106,198 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX57 SMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 106,198 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear axle corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2025 98,178 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 93,288 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 93,283 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 85,774 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 75,540 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 61,774 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber boot has cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber boot has cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded coil springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 59,981 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 58,193 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre has surface cracks in

Fail 11 Feb 2019 58,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre has surface cracks in

Pass 12 Feb 2018 57,358 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 56,043 miles

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2016 53,176 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 51,169 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 46,108 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 40,054 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pad wear warning light is on

engine management warning light is on

exhuast system corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 39,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhuast system corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 27,556 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 24,414 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 21,184 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 18,152 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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CX57 SMU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CX57 SMU, 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 CX57 SMU registered?

CX57 SMU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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