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DS57 CXJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,569 mi
Last recorded90,569 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 CXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 90,569 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc lipped on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner and outer pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre treads depth 2.3mm close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sill blistering from front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc lipped on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner and outer pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.8mm close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sill blistering on front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 90,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower outer sill corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc lipped on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner and outer pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre treads depth 2.3mm close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sill blistering from front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc lipped on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner and outer pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.8mm close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sill blistering on front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 86,033 miles

Central Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sill blistering from front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper rear back box outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2025 86,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sill blistering from front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2024 81,254 miles

Central Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper rear back box outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2024 81,253 miles

Central Front Lower Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Central Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper rear back box outer skin corroded

Offside Rear Upper light lens misting

Pass 21 Apr 2023 76,871 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper both rear lights slight misting

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 76,871 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount come apart due to broken coil spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper both rear lights slight misting

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 72,360 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear both rear lights water mist

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 72,360 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear both rear lights water mist

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 67,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 67,910 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 63,195 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 63,195 miles

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

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 55,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 55,195 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 49,116 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 49,112 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 47,928 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 45,246 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 41,715 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 37,477 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 33,323 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 33,323 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 29,004 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 25,118 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 19,691 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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DS57 CXJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 DS57 CXJ, 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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DS57 CXJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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