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CA07 OCU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,312 mi
Last recorded85,312 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 85,312 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp bracket snapped

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre marked yellow ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre marked yellow ()

Fail 2 Dec 2025 85,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp bracket snapped

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre marked yellow ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre marked yellow ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 82,081 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 79,642 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Water in light

Fail 23 Nov 2023 79,610 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Water in light

Pass 13 Dec 2022 76,775 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 76,775 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 72,638 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))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 72,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 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 19 Nov 2020 68,379 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 64,846 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 64,796 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2018 60,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 54,569 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 54,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 50,924 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 50,924 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2015 46,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust fleix as pulled away

Pass 2 Jun 2014 39,748 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 35,056 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,056 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 31,106 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 29,158 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 22,475 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 OCU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OCU, 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 OCU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 June 2007.

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