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CB07 FAB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,630 mi
Last recorded120,630 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB07 FAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2026 120,630 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2025 107,853 miles

Sills corroded but not affecting structural rigidity

Pass 17 Oct 2024 101,320 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 101,316 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 93,484 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 86,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 86,446 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 74,639 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front quite rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 63,929 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 63,929 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 59,564 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 59,564 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak @ rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

exhaust heatshield loose @ rear

slight leak exhaust @ front flexy pipe

Pass 10 Oct 2018 55,109 miles

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

rear exhaust heatshield loose

slight leak exhaust @ rear box

Pass 10 Oct 2017 50,484 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 45,163 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 38,983 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 38,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 35,471 miles

n/s/f and rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 6 Oct 2013 31,406 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 26,763 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 21,902 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 13,159 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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CB07 FAB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CB07 FAB, 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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CB07 FAB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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