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CP56 KYU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,520 mi
Last recorded71,520 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 KYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 71,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured strong advisory (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs starting to corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axles pivot bushes very worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing - strong advisory 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washers work but only just - poss leak nsf - strong advisory

Pass 22 Aug 2024 69,188 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 65,467 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 65,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 61,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 61,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 56,766 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 56,766 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 52,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 47,755 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 43,235 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 37,251 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 32,898 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2016 32,898 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in door mirror unit (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance in door mirror unit (1.4.A.2e)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2015 29,489 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 26,150 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 22,653 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 21,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 20,050 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 18,275 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 12,772 miles

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

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 KYU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CP56 KYU, 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 CP56 KYU registered?

CP56 KYU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 January 2007.

Is CP56 KYU safe to buy?

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