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CU07 LCA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,901 mi
Last recorded109,901 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU07 LCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 109,901 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both rear suspension beam bushes deteriorated

centre exhaust/clamp corroded

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s front suspension top mount corroded

rear suspension beam corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2026 109,901 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both rear suspension beam bushes deteriorated

centre exhaust/clamp corroded

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s front suspension top mount corroded

rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2025 105,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

rear suspension beam corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2025 105,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

rear suspension beam corroded

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 100,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear beam axle slightly corroded.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 94,620 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear and o/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 90,265 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

rear suspension beam corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2021 90,265 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

guards fitted to underside of vehicle

rear suspension beam corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 84,770 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2019 77,559 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear beam axle slightly corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 68,495 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 68,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 56,378 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm , worn out of shape on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 1 Aug 2017 56,377 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm , worn out of shape on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 19 Aug 2016 48,121 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 40,066 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 20 Aug 2014 32,895 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 25,306 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 25,156 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,681 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 18,266 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 14,302 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 10,716 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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CU07 LCA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc 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 CU07 LCA, 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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CU07 LCA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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