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CA56 HNH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

106,913 mi
Last recorded106,913 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 HNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 106,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Reverse light INOP

Fail 11 Mar 2026 106,911 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Reverse light INOP

Pass 14 Mar 2025 103,286 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 103,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 100,307 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 97,279 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 97,279 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 95,098 miles

Front subframe and lower arms sprayed with protective paint

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe covered in paint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axel covered in protective paint

Pass 19 Mar 2021 93,793 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

Pass 11 Mar 2020 92,502 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge, close to showing cords

Offside Rear Lower side light not working

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 92,502 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge, close to showing cords

Offside Rear Lower side light not working

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 84,789 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Part of high level brake light is not working.

Fail 6 Mar 2019 84,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management light is on. (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Covers preventing access to0 some components.

Part of high level brake light is not working.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 77,373 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 73,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Parts of high level brake light are not working.

Some play in rear bushes on both front suspension arms.

Fail 14 Mar 2017 73,275 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Engine management light is on.

N/s rear tyre is worn on the edge & is on the limit of wear.

Parts of high level brake light are not working.

Secondary bonnet catch is seized.

Some play in rear bushes on both front suspension arms.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 67,645 miles

N/s rear tyre is wearing unevenly.

Rear bushes in both front lower suspension arms are deteriorating.

Fail 23 Feb 2016 67,645 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (1.8)

N/s rear tyre is wearing unevenly.

Rear bushes in both front lower suspension arms are deteriorating.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 60,262 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 60,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 55,104 miles

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

e m l light on

Pass 23 Feb 2013 48,315 miles

n/s/f seat belt reciver outer cover missing

n/s/f wing repeator cracked but not showing white light

Pass 23 Feb 2012 41,568 miles

n/s/f seat belt reciver outer cover missing

Fail 23 Feb 2012 41,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f seat belt reciver outer cover missing

Pass 22 Feb 2011 34,822 miles

nearside front seat belt catch damaged but still working

Fail 22 Feb 2011 34,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front seat belt catch damaged but still working

Pass 24 Feb 2010 23,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s front seat belt anchor shield broken

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 HNH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol 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 CA56 HNH, 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 HNH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 February 2007.

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