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CY57 CEF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,811 mi
Last recorded58,811 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY57 CEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 58,811 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 58,811 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked along tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2025 47,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking along tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 39,757 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2023 34,918 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot deteriorated / weep of grease

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2022 29,703 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot slightly deteriorated / weeping grease

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2021 21,545 miles

slight cracking to o/s/f , n/s/f , n/s/r tyres

Pass 26 Feb 2020 15,070 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 15,052 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation n/s/f and o/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall slight cracking

surface corrosion to faces n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs

Pass 6 Dec 2018 14,944 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 14,850 miles

service light on

water in n/s/r footwell

weap around n/s/f cv boot outer

Pass 25 Nov 2016 14,682 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 14,681 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 13,570 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 12,482 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 12,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/side front tyre very badly perished

Pass 4 Dec 2013 11,294 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 9,507 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 8,456 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 6,850 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 6,405 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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CY57 CEF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CY57 CEF, 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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What year was CY57 CEF registered?

CY57 CEF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 November 2007.

Is CY57 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY57 CEF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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