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CV07 PHJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,624 mi
Last recorded76,624 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV07 PHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 76,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 76,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 67,805 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 67,803 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 63,298 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 63,133 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 57,843 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 57,843 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 51,697 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 50,508 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under tray fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 27 Apr 2016 50,505 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under tray fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 42,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 42,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,965 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 34,965 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Advise tracking

Front tyres badly worn on edges

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 15 Mar 2013 32,568 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Advise tracking

Fail 15 Mar 2013 32,568 miles

Advise tracking

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,926 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 24,826 miles

advise 4 tyres n\s\r tyre on 1.6mm both frtg wearing on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2010 18,201 miles

throttle sticking

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

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

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 PHJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PHJ, 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 PHJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 April 2007.

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