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CX57 XPZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,368 mi
Last recorded57,368 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 57,368 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 49,761 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 49,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 41,227 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 41,227 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 34,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning On Wing Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light On Wing Mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 34,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning On Wing Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light On Wing Mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 30,664 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 30,420 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 29,657 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 29,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush split causing excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush split causing excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 27,789 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 26,325 miles

Handbrake travel excessive

Offside Front side indicator damaged but still working

Rib Belt cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2016 24,540 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 24,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 22,809 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and side wall

Pass 19 Aug 2014 20,396 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 18,465 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

handbrake travel

Pass 30 Aug 2012 16,801 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 15,133 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 12,771 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 XPZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XPZ, 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 XPZ registered?

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

Is CX57 XPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX57 XPZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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