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CP07 EWN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

111,144 mi
Last recorded111,144 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP07 EWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 111,144 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 111,121 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 107,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 107,575 miles

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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 102,714 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust tailpipe shell corroded through

Fail 6 Dec 2023 102,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust tailpipe shell corroded through

Pass 12 Dec 2022 101,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 100,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded rear box

Pass 10 Dec 2020 98,543 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 98,532 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 93,653 miles

hand brake just meat requirment . required adjustment or repair

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 92,471 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 92,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 90,611 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 90,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 79,599 miles

Nearside Front bumper cover damaged

Fail 19 Dec 2016 79,599 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror housing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance door mirror lamp lens (1.4.A.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front bumper cover damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2015 68,299 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Offside Rear tyre under-inflated

items removed from drivers view

Fail 11 Nov 2015 68,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Offside Rear tyre under-inflated

items removed from drivers view

Pass 10 Jul 2014 53,974 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Fail 9 Jul 2014 53,974 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jul 2013 43,372 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 43,372 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 28,500 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 28,453 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 14,301 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 EWN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 CP07 EWN, 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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What year was CP07 EWN registered?

CP07 EWN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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