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CX07 FWE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,489 mi
Last recorded95,489 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX07 FWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 95,489 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 95,487 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 91,300 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 86,078 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 86,074 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 81,528 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 75,541 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 75,407 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 67,265 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 67,265 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 59,044 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 58,821 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 49,699 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 41,466 miles

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,835 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 26,656 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 20,262 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 20,262 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 16,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 16,941 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 14,184 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 11,450 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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CX07 FWE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CX07 FWE, 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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CX07 FWE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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