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CA07 NLT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,664 mi
Last recorded124,664 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 124,664 miles

Front nearside & offside tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 124,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front nearside & offside tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 110,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 99,516 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 99,469 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced driver sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 93,547 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside and nearside rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 30 Jun 2018 93,523 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside and nearside rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 9 Jun 2017 88,037 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion forming on offside outer sill

offside and nearside front outer cv gaiters slightly deteriorated

offside and nearside rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 2 May 2016 82,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion forming on offside outer sill

engine overheating

play in steering rack inner joints

underside covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 76,440 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 70,584 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine started to overheat during test

slight distortion to offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2013 65,768 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 55,146 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 44,183 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 44,183 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 32,500 miles

Nearside 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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CA07 NLT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NLT, 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 NLT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 July 2007.

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