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CX57 SOH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

60,623 mi
Last recorded60,623 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 60,623 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 60,623 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 57,656 miles

Front reg plate damaged+has a serious crack (strong advice)

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

Nearside repeater lamp lens damaged

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

body work damaged all around

exhaust down pipe flexi shield deteriorated

hand brake lever has a excessive reserve travel

large nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Oct 2020 57,656 miles

Offside Side repeater not working repeater lamp deteriorated (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front reg plate damahed+has a serious crack (strong advice)

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

Nearside repeater lamp lens damaged

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

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

body work damaged all around

exhaust down pipe flexi shield deteriorated

hand brake lever has excessive reserve travel

large nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2020 57,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside front drop link ball joint gaiters deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre side wall has a deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working repeater lamp deteriorated (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front reg plate damahed+has a serious crack (strong advice)

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

Nearside repeater lamp lens damaged

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

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

body work damaged all around

exhaust down pipe flexi shield deteriorated

hand brake lever has excessive reserve travel

large nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2019 55,520 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 55,520 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 51,172 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 51,172 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 49,617 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 49,617 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 47,551 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 1,173 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 39,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine misfiring when holding engine at fast idle and engine management light flashing during fast idle test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake pad wear sensor wires broken

Fail 10 May 2014 39,048 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine misfiring when holding engine at fast idle and engine management light flashing during fast idle test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake pad wear sensor wires broken

Fail 26 Nov 2013 37,508 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 33,170 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 33,170 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 26,525 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 21,457 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 SOH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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