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CU07 UBP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,649 mi
Last recorded101,649 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU07 UBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 101,649 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 95,592 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 90,037 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 84,462 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 79,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2022 79,932 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 73,721 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 70,708 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 64,694 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 64,694 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 57,032 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 50,747 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 44,138 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 44,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2015 41,095 miles

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

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

exhaust starting to corrode

offside rear brake caliper handbrake lever not returning to its stop

Pass 16 Jun 2014 38,851 miles

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

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

o/s headlamp slightly insecure

very heavy wear on both rear inner tyre edges, will need attention soon

Pass 17 Jun 2013 36,076 miles

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

front inner brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 14 Jun 2012 32,588 miles

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

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads appear 50% worn

general corrosion on exhaust system

o/s headlamp slightly loose

Pass 28 Jul 2011 28,996 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 25,610 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 UBP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UBP, 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 UBP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 August 2007.

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