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CA07 VEM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

159,268 mi
Last recorded159,268 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA07 VEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 159,268 miles

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 159,167 miles

Front Outer Side repeater not working both sides - on side mirrors (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 147,792 miles

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

Front Side repeater insecure side mirror indicator lens damage (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 147,748 miles

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

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

Front Side repeater insecure side mirror indicator lens damage (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 144,728 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Side repeater insecure both sides - damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 135,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 135,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 128,267 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 128,267 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 119,080 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 29 Jun 2016 109,773 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 109,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 96,483 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 89,341 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Jun 2014 89,341 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jun 2013 75,416 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise slight bind osr wheel

Pass 25 Jun 2012 60,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2012 60,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 52,845 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jun 2010 34,923 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres on 2.6mm

Pass 26 Feb 2010 28,618 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VEM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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