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CX57 VRJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,373 mi
Last recorded87,373 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX57 VRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 87,373 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 82,283 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 80,165 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 80,165 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 76,937 miles

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

slight play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 8 Mar 2022 76,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 29 Sep 2020 70,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 66,586 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 66,585 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 61,368 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 61,367 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 55,446 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 55,446 miles

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

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

no rear washers

Pass 7 Sep 2016 48,928 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 43,131 miles

Advise alignment check

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

centre stop light not working

eml light on

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2014 37,347 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 31,344 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 31,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 26,235 miles

centre stop lamp permenently disconnected

engine light on

Fail 25 Aug 2012 26,235 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 18 Aug 2011 21,935 miles

Slight cracks the treads of th o/s/r tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2010 18,248 miles

full plastic underbody trays fitted

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 VRJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

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

Is CX57 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX57 VRJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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