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AR07 CTU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,856 mi
Last recorded96,856 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 CTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 96,856 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV Gaiter twisted and starting to perish.

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear box is secured with cable tie. could do with proper mount fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2025 93,056 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 87,138 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 87,138 miles

Offside Side repeater not working built in to mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 77,046 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 77,046 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 71,951 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jun 2022 71,948 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2021 66,912 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 64,573 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 57,939 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 52,337 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 46,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 42,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted

Fail 13 May 2015 37,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2015 37,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 32,401 miles

both front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 16 May 2013 29,082 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

nearside rear tyre cracking between tread blocks

Pass 29 May 2012 24,756 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 20,338 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 15,588 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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AR07 CTU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AR07 CTU, 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 AR07 CTU registered?

AR07 CTU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 May 2007.

Is AR07 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR07 CTU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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