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CX57 ZHV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,730 mi
Last recorded110,730 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX57 ZHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 110,730 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2021 110,721 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 104,578 miles

front both tyres worn smooth on edges

front headlights misty

Fail 4 Feb 2020 104,576 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Body panel insecure bumper corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front both tyres worn smooth on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2019 97,109 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

play inner steering arms

Fail 6 Feb 2019 97,109 miles

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury front and rear bumpers loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

play inner steering arms

Pass 3 Feb 2018 84,580 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 3 Feb 2018 84,579 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both (8.2.2)

front brake pads low

Pass 4 Feb 2017 63,697 miles

some time air bag light stay on

Fail 4 Feb 2017 63,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

some time air bag light stay on

Pass 25 Sep 2015 51,499 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 40,999 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 38,345 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 29,984 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 18,021 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 11,537 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 11,537 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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 ZHV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZHV, 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 ZHV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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