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212 CUO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

40,752 mi
Last recorded40,752 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration212 CUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 40,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 39,114 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 37,926 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 36,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 36,519 miles

Nearside 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))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 34,794 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 33,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 32,346 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 32,343 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 30,953 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 30,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing on outer sidewall.

Fail 19 Apr 2018 30,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing on outer sidewall.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 28,560 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

both front tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 15 Apr 2016 26,189 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 23,613 miles

play in both consol bushes

Pass 16 Apr 2014 22,803 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 21,446 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 18,203 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 16,203 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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212 CUO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 212 CUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 212 CUO registered?

212 CUO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is 212 CUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 212 CUO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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