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CP07 OLR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,693 mi
Last recorded155,693 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP07 OLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 155,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Wing corroded but not dangerous

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 148,962 miles

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

Underside trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 14 Dec 2018 148,962 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Underside trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 12 Dec 2017 142,238 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 142,238 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 121,075 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 121,074 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 98,054 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorating

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 98,054 miles

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

Centre exhaust deteriorating

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 77,591 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inspection light on

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 77,591 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inspection light on

Pass 16 Nov 2013 62,523 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 62,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 53,602 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 52,550 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 49,026 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 38,120 miles

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

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

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 OLR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OLR, 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 OLR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 June 2007.

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