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CA07 ZKH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,977 mi
Last recorded131,977 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA07 ZKH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 131,977 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 128,258 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to get cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 128,253 miles

Nearside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to get cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 120,185 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 30 Aug 2023 120,184 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Sep 2022 117,991 miles

both rear bump stops broken

front brake discs corroded and scored

front console bushes split

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2022 117,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear bump stops broken

front brake discs corroded and scored

front console bushes split

handbrake has slight travel

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2021 115,231 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 115,231 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 108,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 103,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 103,416 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 96,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 96,733 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 91,335 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 84,378 miles

Engine Management Light

Fail 6 Jul 2016 84,378 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine Management Light

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 76,109 miles

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 76,109 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

HANDBRAKE LEVER has lots of free movement before any braking efforts are felt! (advise repair/adjustement)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

engine is missfiring affecting exhaust emissions! (see emissions printout)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 66,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 66,978 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly!

Pass 31 Jul 2013 57,439 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Jul 2013 57,439 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jul 2012 48,271 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 38,940 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 33,037 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 ZKH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZKH, 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 ZKH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 July 2007.

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