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CA56 MJJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,402 mi
Last recorded67,402 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 MJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 67,402 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 66,797 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 66,284 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 65,828 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 65,357 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 64,956 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S FRONT TYRES WEAR ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 64,554 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 64,552 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 61,692 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to go out off shape on inner edges

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Jan 2019 61,691 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to go out off shape on inner edges

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2018 57,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked on tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres are steping on inner edges

Fail 17 Jan 2018 57,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked on tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres are steping on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2017 52,803 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 52,800 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)

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

Nearside Rear brake is binding on slighty

Nearside Rear tyre starting to distord on inner edges

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 47,677 miles

front exhaust fexi pulling away

Pass 12 Jan 2015 42,192 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 40,108 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 36,200 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 32,595 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 32,577 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 28,565 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 23,835 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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CA56 MJJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CA56 MJJ, 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 CA56 MJJ registered?

CA56 MJJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 January 2007.

Is CA56 MJJ safe to buy?

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