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CA56 OBN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,857 mi
Last recorded102,857 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 OBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 102,857 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (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))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 102,857 miles

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

Front Bumper damaged

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (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))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 95,127 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 86,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 86,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 76,679 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2023 76,679 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front wing mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 69,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 63,243 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 60,013 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 60,004 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 55,222 miles

spare fitted in place of faulty tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2019 55,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre size 185/60/14 82 h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 49,401 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2017 43,859 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 42,803 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 38,386 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 38,386 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 32,548 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 22,241 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 17,919 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 14,383 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 10,389 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 OBN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OBN, 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 OBN registered?

CA56 OBN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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