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CU56 TKC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

42,968 mi
Last recorded42,968 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 TKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 42,968 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 42,964 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline. close to exposing cords inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 40,802 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 39,951 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 34,858 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 34,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong Advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 34,168 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 34,168 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 33,584 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 32,921 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 31,766 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 29,635 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 27,211 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 27,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 24,255 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 22,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Jan 2015 22,735 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front nearside tyre inner edge tread ripped & slpit

Pass 11 Jan 2014 20,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 8 Feb 2013 19,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 19,153 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 16,459 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 13,335 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 10,231 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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CU56 TKC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc 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 CU56 TKC, 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

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What year was CU56 TKC registered?

CU56 TKC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 February 2007.

Is CU56 TKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU56 TKC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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