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CA56 VWM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

163,653 mi
Last recorded163,653 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 VWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 163,653 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 163,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 150,879 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 150,878 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 145,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front slight weep of cv boot grease

Nearside Rear tyre slight perishing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 26 Jul 2024 145,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front slight weep of cv boot grease

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre slight perishing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 Aug 2023 140,638 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 140,636 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 132,534 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front cv-boot slight damage

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

cv-boot o/s/f slight damage

Pass 27 Jul 2021 123,326 miles

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

front reg plate damaged still visible

slight play in rear shocks

Fail 27 Jul 2021 123,326 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

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

front reg plate damaged still visible

slight play in rear shocks

Pass 4 Aug 2020 116,186 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 109,924 miles

n/s/r tyre scrubbed inner edge close to limit

tailbox corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2019 109,924 miles

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

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

n/s/r tyre scrubbed inner edge close to limit

tailbox corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 101,795 miles

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed inner edge

corrosion tailbox

Fail 28 Aug 2018 101,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed inner edge

corrosion tailbox

Pass 16 Aug 2017 95,972 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2017 95,972 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 83,562 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2016 83,562 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 71,777 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

undershields fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2015 71,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre extreemly worn on inner edge

o/s/r brake binding slightly

undershields fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2014 61,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 61,022 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 56,564 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 53,030 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 48,922 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 41,476 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 VWM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 VWM, 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 VWM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 February 2007.

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