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CP07 OFJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

58,803 mi
Last recorded58,803 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP07 OFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 58,803 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 58,803 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 57,970 miles

Front shock casings corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit and cracking on tread 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 57,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 57,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 55,676 miles

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

travel on hand brake lever

Pass 28 Mar 2022 54,236 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 54,236 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt on joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel to the stop (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 52,929 miles

Offside Front suspension arm touching front subframe

Fail 31 Mar 2021 52,929 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel to the stop (1.1.2 (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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened suspension beam holed at spring mount excessive corrosion on forward bush holders (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 worn on both edges and low on pressure (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension arm touching front subframe

Pass 25 Mar 2020 51,209 miles

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

full length undertrays fitted x 2

Pass 6 Apr 2019 49,295 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 49,295 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))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 47,586 miles

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

Offside Front brake back plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2017 45,022 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 41,596 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 38,448 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 34,542 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 31,407 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 31,406 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 28,459 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 28,459 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 25,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R

Fail 17 May 2011 25,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 21,289 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 OFJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc 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 CP07 OFJ, 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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CP07 OFJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 June 2007.

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