MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,093 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre starting to get low in tread on edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()
Nearside Front Tyre starting to get low in tread on edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside fronts ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside fronts ()
Offside rear tyre cracking in tread
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust backbox outer casing deteriorating
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)
Exhaust backbox outer casing deteriorating
Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front discs lipped
Front wishbone rear bushes worn
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front discs lipped
Front wishbone rear bushes worn
rear exhaust deteriated
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust deteriated
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CY57 FAO 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 68.2%.
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 CY57 FAO, 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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CY57 FAO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 December 2007.
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