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CA56 DNU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,160 mi
Last recorded154,160 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 DNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 154,160 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 154,156 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 144,770 miles

Offside Rear wear pattern uneven

engine warning light displayed

Fail 5 Oct 2017 144,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wear pattern uneven

engine warning light displayed

Pass 24 Feb 2017 137,879 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 137,879 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 137,879 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 124,901 miles

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

engine warning light and brake wear dashboard lights displayed

Fail 1 Mar 2016 124,901 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

engine warning light and brake wear dashboard lights displayed

Pass 6 Mar 2015 105,962 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 105,962 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 78,696 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 90,042 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

one of two nearside side lights not working

Pass 7 Feb 2013 74,811 miles

front flexi pipe mesh damaged

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 7 Feb 2013 74,811 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front flexi pipe mesh damaged

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 24 Feb 2012 62,845 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 47,845 miles

offside headlamp aim slightly fuzzy

Pass 28 Jan 2010 31,032 miles

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

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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CA56 DNU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CA56 DNU, 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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CA56 DNU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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