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CX07 SZV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,670 mi
Last recorded89,670 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX07 SZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 89,670 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 89,662 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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 83,413 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 73,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 May 2024 73,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 61,684 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 60,052 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 57,904 miles

Rear axle corroded

exhaust rear section in poor condition

Fail 23 Nov 2020 57,904 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust rear section in poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2019 55,401 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 52,298 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 49,613 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 47,183 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 47,182 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 45,212 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 41,859 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 36,918 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 31,508 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 27,734 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 23,352 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 17,529 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 SZV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CX07 SZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX07 SZV registered?

CX07 SZV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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