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CA56 VWY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

86,285 mi
Last recorded86,285 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 86,285 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside mirror cracked

n/s front bumper damaged + head light

Fail 19 Mar 2020 86,285 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside mirror cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2019 78,529 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside wing repeater lens missing

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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

reverse light inop

Fail 31 Jan 2019 78,527 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust sleeve broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside wing repeater lens missing

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

reverse light inop

Pass 2 Feb 2018 74,526 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 71,531 miles

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

Fail 6 Mar 2017 71,531 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

Pass 4 Mar 2016 68,288 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 68,288 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre flat

oil on min

Pass 3 Mar 2015 64,347 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 64,347 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 brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 62,393 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 62,393 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 58,533 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 58,533 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 53,115 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

engine oil level low

slight binding on o/s rear wheel, not excessive

Pass 25 Feb 2011 48,765 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,111 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 34,111 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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 VWY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 VWY, 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 VWY registered?

CA56 VWY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 February 2007.

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