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CP07 CVU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,918 mi
Last recorded83,918 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP07 CVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 83,918 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 69,741 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 69,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 56,736 miles

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Jun 2022 44,749 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 38,764 miles

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

Front shocks and hubs corroded

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

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

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

Rear axel corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2021 38,764 miles

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

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

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

Front shocks and hubs corroded

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

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

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 11 May 2019 36,892 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 36,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 34,394 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 30,838 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 29,379 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 27,654 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 25,341 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front back plates x 2 excessively deteriorated

sealing washer deteriorated/cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2014 25,341 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front back plates x 2 excessively deteriorated

sealing washer deteriorated/cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2013 22,676 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 22,676 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 20,589 miles

Rear Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 17,120 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 13,394 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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CP07 CVU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CP07 CVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP07 CVU registered?

CP07 CVU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 May 2007.

Is CP07 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP07 CVU shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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