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CV07 EDJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

154,035 mi
Last recorded154,035 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV07 EDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 154,035 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 153,786 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 Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 143,972 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 143,967 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 133,015 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 120,221 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2022 109,425 miles

both front suspension arms corroded

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2021 103,572 miles

2 front brake back plates corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock covers (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2021 103,572 miles

2 front brake back plates corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock covers (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2020 99,151 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 87,986 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 87,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 72,813 miles

can't fully inspect brake pies due to vehicle under covers

Pass 16 Feb 2017 56,367 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 42,025 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 41,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 37,795 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 18 Feb 2014 33,614 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 33,609 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 29,232 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 29,232 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 24,037 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 18,623 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 12,796 miles

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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CV07 EDJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CV07 EDJ, 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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CV07 EDJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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