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CP07 YMV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,507 mi
Last recorded124,507 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP07 YMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 124,507 miles

Central Rear Seat belt reciever cover missing

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil Sump Pan Corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 124,507 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt reciever cover missing

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil Sump Pan Corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 122,518 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil Sump Pan Corroded

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 120,408 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 120,408 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 117,836 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 117,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 115,130 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 112,304 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 110,000 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2020 110,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 107,295 miles

Central Rear seatbelt stalk plastic cover missing.

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 107,182 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear seatbelt stalk plastic cover missing.

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 104,049 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic under trays fitted to underside of vehicle restricting full inspection

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 104,049 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

plastic under trays fitted to underside of vehicle restricting full inspection

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 96,388 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 89,269 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 80,750 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)

engine sump corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 75,185 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 64,702 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 25 Apr 2012 54,475 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 41,371 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 28,826 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 YMV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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