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CV07 YKD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,917 mi
Last recorded122,917 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 122,917 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2026 122,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2025 121,930 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 121,930 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 111,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 103,317 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to rear exhaust

Fail 4 Oct 2022 103,301 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 24 Sep 2021 96,238 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 96,228 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 91,333 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 91,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 87,337 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

travel to park brake

Pass 24 Oct 2018 80,206 miles

travel to park brake

Pass 26 Oct 2017 71,586 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 59,402 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 56,426 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 50,892 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 49,934 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,753 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,836 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,526 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 25,054 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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CV07 YKD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CV07 YKD, 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 YKD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 April 2007.

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