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GV57 CMX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,877 mi
Last recorded116,877 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 CMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 116,877 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 116,877 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2021 111,679 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 104,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 104,509 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 86,862 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 74,948 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 59,993 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 51,562 miles

Offside front tyre deteriorated

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,287 miles

Offside rear tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2014 47,144 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 43,817 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 43,817 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,274 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 33,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 25,162 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 19,184 miles

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)

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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GV57 CMX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GV57 CMX, 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 GV57 CMX registered?

GV57 CMX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 September 2007.

Is GV57 CMX safe to buy?

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