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CA07 ERU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

92,446 mi
Last recorded92,446 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA07 ERU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 92,446 miles

Front flexi pipe exhaust slight blow

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

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 27 Feb 2024 92,433 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front flexi pipe exhaust slight blow

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 3 Mar 2023 86,144 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 79,257 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 79,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 76,400 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 76,400 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 69,013 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 68,980 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed with heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front pipe to middle section exhaust sleeve insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2018 58,211 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 58,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear 1 POSITION LAMP N/W

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

WASHERS WEAK

Pass 22 May 2017 55,829 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

WASHER FEED PIPE SPLIT

Fail 15 May 2017 55,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

WASHER FEED PIPE SPLIT

Pass 13 May 2016 52,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & 5 NAILS (4.1.E.1)

OSR TYRE AGE CRACKED

WIPERS SMEARING SLIGHTLY

Pass 22 May 2015 48,826 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2015 48,826 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

OSR PARK BRAKE READING LOW = 94 (NSR = 142)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 45,781 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

OSR WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

Fail 14 May 2014 45,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

OSR WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2013 42,180 miles

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

O/S/F brake binding slightly

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 38,555 miles

NSF TYREWALL DAMAGED IN 2 PLACES

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

OSR BRAKE BINDING VERY SLIGHTLY

Pass 25 May 2011 33,366 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 25,245 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

cant fully inspect rear seat belts,seat covers fitted over all three belts

Fail 1 Jun 2010 25,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

cant fully inspect rear seat belts,seat covers fitted over all three belts

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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CA07 ERU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CA07 ERU, 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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CA07 ERU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 June 2007.

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