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CX57 SOJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,509 mi
Last recorded105,509 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX57 SOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 105,509 miles

Central Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 100,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber top casing detached

Rear Tyres perishing

Fail 11 Sep 2024 100,753 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber top casing detached

Rear Tyres perishing

Pass 13 Sep 2023 92,562 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fuel cap seal split

Offside Rear Shock absorber top casing detached

Rear Tyres perishing

Fail 12 Sep 2023 92,562 miles

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

Rear Tyres perishing

Engine oil leak

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

Fuel cap seal split

Offside Rear Shock absorber top casing detached

Pass 10 Sep 2022 83,422 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 74,238 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 69,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 66,279 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 58,134 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 58,134 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 56,767 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 54,272 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 50,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 46,038 miles

Both front tyres are slightly perished

Pass 17 Sep 2013 40,496 miles

Both rear tyres have slightly perished outer sidewalls

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Aug 2012 34,769 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Sep 2011 28,427 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 20,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SOJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SOJ, 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 SOJ registered?

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

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