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CE07 RPX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,471 mi
Last recorded116,471 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE07 RPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2025 116,471 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2025 116,471 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 122,795 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 112,699 miles

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

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))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill excessively corroded in prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 110,794 miles

front tyres close to wear indicators and worn uneven

nearside front outer sill slightly corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2023 110,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

front tyres close to wear indicators and worn uneven

handbrake requires slight adjustment

nearside front outer sill slightly corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2022 107,590 miles

front brake back plates corroded

front lower suspension arms slightly corroded

no plate light slightly insecure

offside rear tyre close to limit

rear axle corroded

rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

nearside rear shock leaking slightly

Fail 8 Nov 2022 107,590 miles

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

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

front brake back plates corroded

front lower suspension arms slightly corroded

no plate light slightly insecure

offside rear tyre close to limit

rear axle corroded

rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

nearside rear shock leaking slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2021 106,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 102,047 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 93,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Vented type (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Vented type (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 82,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover deteriorated

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 82,677 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover deteriorated

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 76,715 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 68,631 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 58,943 miles

Center exhaust sheath loose due to corroded clamps at time of test

Pass 28 Jan 2015 54,299 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 44,075 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 38,483 miles

advise slight wear to both front inner track control arm bushes at time of test

Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,006 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,924 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 17,162 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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CE07 RPX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CE07 RPX, 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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CE07 RPX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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