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CX57 YGR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,042 mi
Last recorded126,042 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX57 YGR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 126,042 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW TREAD

Fail 19 Sep 2025 126,042 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW TREAD

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACKBOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 120,559 miles

exhaust flexy mesh slightly worn

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2023 114,395 miles

both front suspension arm rear bush weak

Fail 27 Sep 2023 114,395 miles

both front suspension arm rear bush weak

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 104,677 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 95,305 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2021 95,199 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle and front flex's (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2020 83,353 miles

slight blow from flex

Pass 16 Sep 2019 73,603 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 73,603 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached drop link (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2018 66,071 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 56,402 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 46,682 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 46,682 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 34,583 miles

Front brake discs and pads are worn.

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking in the tread.

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking in the tread.

Fail 23 Sep 2015 34,583 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Sidelight bulb is blue. (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Sidelight bulb is blue. (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Front brake discs and pads are worn.

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking in the tread.

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking in the tread.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 24,383 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 20,658 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 15,994 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 11,744 miles

front number plate is loose

Pass 15 Sep 2010 9,198 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 YGR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YGR, 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 YGR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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