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CV07 UYK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

190,499 mi
Last recorded190,499 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV07 UYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 190,499 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 162,732 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Secondary bonnet catch seized

Fail 21 Apr 2021 162,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 22 Apr 2020 133,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 133,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 126,522 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 120,485 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides down to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 120,485 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides down to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 113,517 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 113,517 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Bottom bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Offside wiper poor.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 102,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear shock cover insecure

Offside Rear shock cover insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2015 90,470 miles

Both rear shock bump stops split through.

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Apr 2015 90,470 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear shock bump stops split through.

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Apr 2014 78,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R bumpstop defective.

Fail 8 Apr 2014 78,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R bumpstop defective.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 70,150 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 70,150 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers poor.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 58,589 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 47,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 34,414 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 34,136 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 UYK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 UYK, 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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What year was CV07 UYK registered?

CV07 UYK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 April 2007.

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