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CX57 SOE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

89,984 mi
Last recorded89,984 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX57 SOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 89,984 miles

Nearside Rear shock protection boot off

Offside Front back plate corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock protection boot off

Pass 18 Nov 2024 88,910 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

offside front brake back plate corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2024 88,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

offside front brake back plate corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2023 88,147 miles

Both rear shock protection sleeves adrift

Offside Front Brake dust shield badly corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 88,147 miles

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

Both rear shock protection sleeves adrift

Offside Front Brake dust shield badly corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 86,862 miles

Offside Front Brake disc dust shield corroded.

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Nearside and offside shock absorber sleeves adrift/bump stops poor condition.

Pass 15 Nov 2021 85,028 miles

Offside Front Brake disc dust shield corroded.

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind evident after handbrake released. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Both shock absorber protector sleeves adrift.

Fail 15 Nov 2021 85,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc dust shield corroded.

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind evident after handbrake released. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Both shock absorber protector sleeves adrift.

Pass 19 Nov 2020 83,567 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 81,819 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 81,806 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 80,874 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 80,874 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 79,714 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 79,714 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 57,513 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 49,956 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 47,614 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 46,565 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 39,801 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 35,260 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 35,260 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 31,275 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 27,204 miles

Nearside 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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CX57 SOE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CX57 SOE, 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 SOE registered?

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

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