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CX57 YPK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,070 mi
Last recorded163,070 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX57 YPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 163,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 163,063 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount, marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 157,338 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate is corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Body not fully secure body sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Body not fully secure body sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Dec 2023 150,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on its inner edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

plastic under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Nov 2022 143,365 miles

plastic under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Nov 2022 143,364 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

plastic under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Dec 2021 135,915 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 128,440 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2019 125,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2018 116,837 miles

Central Rear Unable to test seat belt due to seat cover being fitted

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in rack end ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in rack end ()

Fail 6 Dec 2018 116,837 miles

Central Rear Unable to test seat belt due to seat cover being fitted

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in rack end ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in rack end ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 104,267 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not tested as rear seat covers prevent inspection of the belt and testing of operation.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 104,208 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt not tested as rear seat covers prevent inspection of the belt and testing of operation.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 90,751 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 77,481 miles

under tray fitted unable to see all components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 67,243 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 67,243 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 58,606 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2013 58,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 49,205 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 40,111 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 30,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

Parking brake lever high when applied, advise adjustment may be required.

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 YPK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel 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 YPK, 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 YPK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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