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CP56 GVT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,735 mi
Last recorded188,735 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 GVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 188,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 178,924 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2022 170,050 miles

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

Offside Rear park brake lower than nearside

Pass 15 Feb 2021 163,259 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

plastic underbody covers fitted not allowing inspection of obscure items

Pass 11 Jan 2020 149,970 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

plastic underbody covers fitted not allowing inspection of obscure items

Fail 11 Jan 2020 149,970 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

plastic underbody covers fitted not allowing inspection of obscure items

Pass 12 Jan 2019 130,684 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Jan 2018 114,996 miles

FULL LENGTH UNDER TRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SOME COMPONENTS

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 100,015 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 100,015 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 99,960 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp tail/brake light faulty (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 89,238 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 89,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 78,535 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 78,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 68,135 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 68,111 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 59,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 49,792 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 39,633 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 30,512 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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CP56 GVT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CP56 GVT, 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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CP56 GVT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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