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CX07 SZL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

88,614 mi
Last recorded88,614 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX07 SZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2026 88,614 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Steering rack not properly attached bolt insecure (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside 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))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected wheel cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system hitting on nearside rear brake pipe

Exhaust system hitting on rear axle

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light unit cracked

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive alternator covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 81,945 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2025 81,893 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 78,864 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Outer sill weak

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 78,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Outer sill weak

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 75,524 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 70,512 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 70,501 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 63,473 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 60,061 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 57,161 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 57,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 54,410 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 54,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 10 Mar 2017 48,601 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 48,600 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 45,275 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,284 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 42,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 38,984 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 38,984 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 35,466 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,572 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 25,068 miles

Nearside Front 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 3 Mar 2010 21,607 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 SZL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SZL, 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 SZL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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