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CL03 YSL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

67,111 mi
Last recorded67,111 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL03 YSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 67,111 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 67,111 miles

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

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

Exhaust outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 64,137 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2025 64,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2024 62,001 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2023 59,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside rear bumper/ quarter panel Damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Pass 19 Jul 2022 51,312 miles

exhaust deteriated

Fail 15 Jul 2022 51,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriated

Pass 24 Jul 2021 46,540 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked and secure and not emitting wrong colour light to rear also bumper damage

Fail 22 Jul 2021 46,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked and secure and not emitting wrong colour light to rear also bumper damage

Pass 24 Jul 2020 42,782 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 42,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 41,244 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 34,797 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 34,797 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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 30,947 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2017 30,947 miles

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

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

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2016 30,553 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 29,246 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 29,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 27,658 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 26,704 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 19,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 19,646 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 13,892 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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CL03 YSL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CL03 YSL, 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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CL03 YSL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 July 2007.

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