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CV07 LVL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

61,370 mi
Last recorded61,370 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV07 LVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 61,370 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 61,354 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Hits the end stop (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping from small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Dirt built up on inside (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 52,072 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both axle mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 52,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both axle mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 49,300 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both axle mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 47,726 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 47,726 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 46,286 miles

both rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2021 46,283 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit. Split/perished in tread area. advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2020 44,530 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 40,724 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 38,310 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 38,277 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 35,584 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 35,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 33,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 31,453 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 31,453 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)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 28,854 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 26,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 23,211 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 23,211 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear 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 8 Mar 2010 18,831 miles

all 4 tyres perishing slightly

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 LVL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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