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CA07 HBN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,125 mi
Last recorded85,125 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA07 HBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 85,125 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured amber tint faded (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps 'fogged' (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 85,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding suspect brake cylinder pistons seized - low brake effort (1.2.1 (f))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured amber tint faded (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps 'fogged' (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 82,290 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lenses 'fogged' (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 82,290 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lenses 'fogged' (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 77,331 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 73,646 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 70,894 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 68,125 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 66,797 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 65,434 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 May 2019 65,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 3 small bolts loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2018 62,962 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 62,960 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 60,674 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Jun 2017 60,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 May 2016 58,403 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

Fail 19 May 2016 58,403 miles

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

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 27 May 2015 54,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 50,601 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 43,826 miles

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

nearside front suspension arm rubber bush out of alignment but still functioning

Pass 6 Jun 2012 36,383 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 29,851 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 24,262 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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CA07 HBN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 CA07 HBN, 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 CA07 HBN registered?

CA07 HBN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 June 2007.

Is CA07 HBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA07 HBN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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