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CX57 XUB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,507 mi
Last recorded77,507 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX57 XUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 77,507 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 72,389 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Mirror glass minor damage

Nearside Front Suspension arm rear bush incorrectly fitted but not resulting in excessive play

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Mirror glass minor damage

Offside Front Suspension arm rear bush incorrectly fitted but not resulting in excessive play

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear bump stops split

front shockabsorbers,suspension arms and associated components corroded

original test byM.J.FARRELL

rear subframe and associated components corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2019 72,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Mirror glass minor damage

Nearside Front Suspension arm rear bush incorrectly fitted but not resulting in excessive play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Mirror glass minor damage

Offside Front Suspension arm rear bush incorrectly fitted but not resulting in excessive play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 68,995 miles

All suspension components corroded

Both mirror glasses are slightly damaged

Front headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Fuel cap seal perished

NSF arm rear bush incorrectly fitted and slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play

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

OSF arm rear bush incorrectly fitted(not sitting flush) but not resulting in excessive play

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

Rear bump stops worn/perished

Rear tyres cracking up and badly deteriorated

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

Washer pipe split by bonnet hinge

Fail 23 Jun 2018 68,848 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded OSR brake hose corroded on joins (1.1.11 (c))

Braking system leaking Brake servo pipe split (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All suspension components corroded

Both mirror glasses are slightly damaged

Front headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Fuel cap seal perished

NSF arm rear bush incorrectly fitted and slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play

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

OSF arm rear bush incorrectly fitted(not sitting flush) but not resulting in excessive play

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported corroded axle bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear bump stops worn/perished

Rear tyres cracking up and badly deteriorated

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

Washer pipe split by bonnet hinge

Pass 3 Jul 2017 65,457 miles

Both front tyres 3mm inner tread block

Both rear tyres perishing slightly between tread

Fuel cap seal perishing - still sealing

Nearside front lower arm rear bush fitted incorrectly - 90deg round wrong way

Nearside rear bump stop loose from shock shroud when tested

original test byN.J.HARDING 1Jul 2017

Fail 1 Jul 2017 65,451 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to fluid loss (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding Due to fluid loss/cylinder burst (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Wheel cylinder burst (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres 3mm inner tread block

Both rear tyres perishing slightly between tread

Fuel cap seal perishing - still sealing

Nearside front lower arm rear bush fitted incorrectly - 90deg round wrong way

Nearside rear bump stop loose from shock shroud when tested

Unable to test nearside rear wheel bearing due to brake seized

Pass 25 Jun 2016 60,364 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 60,364 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 54,874 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

Nearside front tyre B.F.Goddrich 165/70R14 1.6-3-1.6 mm

Nearside rear tyre B.F.Goddrich 165/70R14 2-3-2 mm

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)

Offside front tyre B.F.Goddrich 165/70R14 2-3-1.6 mm

Offside rear tyre B.F.Goddrich 165/70R14 1.6-3-2 mm

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspenion and brakes under vehicle corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jul 2014 49,343 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 43,313 miles

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

spare tyre low tread

Pass 27 Jun 2012 37,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 28,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 21,163 miles

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

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 XUB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XUB, 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 XUB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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