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CA07 ZKE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,451 mi
Last recorded115,451 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA07 ZKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 115,451 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 115,451 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 110,299 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 100,868 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 91,512 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 75,523 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 68,560 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 68,560 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 64,911 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 57,040 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 48,187 miles

Nearside headlamp electric level adjuster not working?

Offside Front tyre inner edge very low but has raised edges

Offside Rear tyre rubber cracking a bit in tread

fuel filler cap rubber seal cracking

traces of battery been leaking?

Fail 20 Oct 2017 48,187 miles

traces of battery been leaking?

fuel filler cap rubber seal cracking

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative rework handbrake switch may require to be looked at again? (3.6.G.2)

Nearside headlamp electric level adjuster not working?

Offside Front tyre inner edge very low but has raised edges

Offside Rear tyre rubber cracking a bit in tread

Pass 5 Oct 2016 41,609 miles

Nearside headlamp electric adjuster not working

both rear tyres rubber cracking outer edges and inner edges a bit stepped

traces battery been leaking at some time by clamp

Fail 5 Oct 2016 41,609 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside headlamp electric adjuster not working

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush split at top (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres rubber cracking outer edges and inner edges a bit stepped

misfire on engine

traces battery been leaking at some time by clamp

Pass 13 Oct 2015 38,080 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 30,322 miles

both front tyres worn low, close to legal limit and outer walls cracked/perished, n/s/f worse

front lower arm bushes (rears) rubber cracking

fuel cap seal cracked

insp on

n/s/r brake pipe not located in clip on axle

o/s/r brake pipe touching axle

o/s/r seat belt slow to retract

under covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2013 25,013 miles

child seats o/s/r and n/s/f, not clipped in, left unclipped

engine bay and under covers fitted

front lower arm bushes (rears) split and have movement, close to limit

rear wiper noisy

Fail 10 Oct 2012 18,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake locks off on 10 to 11 clicks

nearside front tyre in tread and outer wall rubber cracking

nearside headlamp interior adjuster not working

offside front tyre outer wall rubber cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2012 18,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

handbrake locks off on 10 to 11 clicks

nearside front tyre in tread and outer wall rubber cracking

nearside headlamp interior adjuster not working

offside front tyre outer wall rubber cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2011 13,414 miles

child seat clipped in o/s/r, not unclipped for full test

child seat fitted n/s/r, not clipped in, left unclipped

service light on

Pass 14 Jun 2010 10,161 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 ZKE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZKE, 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 ZKE registered?

CA07 ZKE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 July 2007.

Is CA07 ZKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA07 ZKE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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