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CX57 YHM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,439 mi
Last recorded162,439 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX57 YHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 162,439 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2023 162,435 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2022 154,704 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hoses to wheel cylinders both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 152,745 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 151,120 miles

Nearside Front slight split in CV gaiter

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 144,610 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear bumper stops not supporting shocker dust covors

Fail 17 Sep 2019 144,610 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc insecure cover (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on brake pad wiring loom (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear bumper stops not supporting shocker dust covors

Pass 18 Sep 2018 140,105 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 140,105 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 131,392 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear bump stop ditiriorted not suppted shocker dust covers

Pass 15 Sep 2016 120,321 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 120,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 110,591 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2015 110,591 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 96,781 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 86,139 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 67,648 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 67,358 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,927 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,226 miles

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 27 Sep 2010 30,226 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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 YHM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YHM, 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 YHM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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