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CX07 UBF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,528 mi
Last recorded142,528 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX07 UBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 142,528 miles

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

Offside Front 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 14 Jun 2024 134,583 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 130,102 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 130,102 miles

Nearside 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 128,715 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear half of chassis and related component corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2022 128,715 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear half of chassis and related component corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2021 125,279 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Various (4.4.3 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated 2x (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 2x (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Shock Absorber casings corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Various Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 125,279 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Various (4.4.3 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated 2x (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 2x (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Shock Absorber casings corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Various Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 119,169 miles

Nearside Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

reverse lamp inop

Fail 29 Jun 2020 119,169 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

reverse lamp inop

Fail 16 Mar 2020 117,738 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes and fuel lines slightly rusty

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 117,602 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Headlamp Bracket Broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Items In Back Seat Unable To Inspect Rear Seat belts

Rear Exhaust Insecure

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Reverse Lamp Not Working

Pass 14 Mar 2019 112,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.98mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.82mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.73mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s front headlamp bracket broken still secure

Pass 16 Mar 2018 102,956 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 94,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2015 80,491 miles

rear number plate cracked

Pass 2 Jan 2015 78,190 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 78,188 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 68,047 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 57,079 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 57,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 47,790 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 34,647 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 27,385 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 UBF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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