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CA56 VHM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,574 mi
Last recorded65,574 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 VHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 65,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 62,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 62,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 54,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 50,681 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 50,681 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 46,395 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 41,608 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 41,608 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 38,712 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 35,982 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 35,982 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Mounting Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 35,137 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 32,542 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 32,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement console bush also split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement console bush also split (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid also has a hole further down in the pipe leaks water (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 30,710 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 26,134 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 20,668 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 15,939 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 VHM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VHM, 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 VHM registered?

CA56 VHM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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