CarVerify

Free Car Check

CP56 RYB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

86,919 mi
Last recorded86,919 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 RYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 86,919 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 86,917 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 82,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 78,277 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 72,246 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 72,246 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 67,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking badly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre close to the limit and cracking badly

Fail 21 Nov 2017 67,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking badly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre close to the limit and cracking badly

Pass 12 Aug 2016 59,987 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 59,914 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 55,463 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 55,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 51,887 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 51,163 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 51,163 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 51,160 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 50,416 miles

head light wiring insecure

steel wheel fitted to o/s front

Fail 2 Jan 2013 50,415 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

head light wiring insecure

steel wheel fitted to o/s front

Pass 16 Dec 2011 38,924 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 38,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 36,892 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 33,097 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
Full Volkswagen Polo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CP56 RYB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CP56 RYB?

You can check the full history of CP56 RYB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CP56 RYB registered?

CP56 RYB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 January 2007.

Is CP56 RYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP56 RYB shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CP56 RYB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CP56 RYB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.