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CK07 YMS

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,168 mi
Last recorded155,168 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK07 YMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 155,168 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 155,161 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 150,546 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 150,536 miles

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

Emissions not tested front flexi blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component likely to fail both front suspension top mounts excessively rough (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed small amount exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 145,105 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 138,234 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 130,955 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 109,003 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 109,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 84,299 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 66,488 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 60,190 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 60,190 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 48,252 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 38,928 miles

distortion on offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre bald on both edges(not main tread)

nearside rear tyre distorted and worn on outer edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge (not main tread)

slight judder on front brakes

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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CK07 YMS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CK07 YMS, 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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CK07 YMS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 May 2007.

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