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CX57 XPV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,889 mi
Last recorded92,889 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 92,889 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 91,838 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 89,607 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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))

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 89,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 87,018 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 84,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 84,027 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 84,027 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 78,438 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 75,592 miles

Nearside Front tyre craking in tread area

Fail 2 May 2018 75,580 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front tyre craking in tread area

Pass 3 May 2017 71,369 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 66,089 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 52,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 43,850 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 43,883 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2012 35,862 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 27,085 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 XPV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX57 XPV registered?

CX57 XPV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 September 2007.

Is CX57 XPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX57 XPV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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