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CA07 UGD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

127,559 mi
Last recorded127,559 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA07 UGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 127,559 miles

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

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

rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

Pass 18 Aug 2025 119,251 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 119,249 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 113,186 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 113,184 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 106,729 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 106,727 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 98,270 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2021 93,505 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Aug 2021 93,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2020 89,605 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 89,603 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 88,284 miles

emissions pass 1.26 no print out available

o/s/f inner rack end has slight play

rear brake imbalance 20%

slight front brake imbalance 15%

Pass 22 Jun 2018 85,548 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))

Play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 18 Jun 2018 85,504 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working In mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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))

Play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 26 Jun 2017 81,774 miles

front brake imbalance 15-20%

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 28 Jun 2016 78,399 miles

front brake imbalance 15%

o/s/f inner rack end has slight play

Fail 27 Jun 2016 78,399 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/f top droplink b/j cover split (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle N/S/R (6.2.B.1c)

rear brake binding both rear brakes binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake imbalance 15%

o/s/f inner rack end has slight play

Pass 29 Jun 2015 74,614 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

emissions just met requirements

Fail 29 Jun 2015 74,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

emissions just met requirements

Pass 27 Jun 2014 71,107 miles

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

play in inner steering rack joint

Fail 26 Jun 2014 71,107 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

play in inner steering rack joint

Pass 24 Jun 2013 66,895 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 24 Jun 2013 66,895 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 19 Jun 2012 61,069 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Jun 2011 45,987 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 31,724 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2 mm

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 UGD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 UGD, 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 UGD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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