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CX07 UCF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,372 mi
Last recorded112,372 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2024 112,372 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside 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))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2023 107,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box, outer casing rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 101,649 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 96,435 miles

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

Nearside Front C.v joint noisy

Fail 29 Nov 2021 96,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Front C.v joint noisy

Pass 4 Sep 2020 94,559 miles

exhaust system CENTRE SECTION is blowing slightly

exhaust system LAMBDA SENSOR is slow to clear! see emissions printout and blowing centre section

handbrake lever has lots of free travel indicating rear brakes require attention/adjustment

Fail 4 Sep 2020 94,559 miles

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

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 2-3mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system CENTRE SECTION is blowing slightly

exhaust system LAMBDA SENSOR is slow to clear! see emissions printout and blowing centre section

handbrake lever has lots of free travel indicating rear brakes require attention/adjustment

Pass 9 Aug 2019 85,870 miles

Nearside Rear near side rear tyre cracking in side wall.

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

fuel cap seal cracking but is sealing at time for test.

Fail 9 Aug 2019 85,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear near side rear tyre cracking in side wall.

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

fuel cap seal cracking but is sealing at time for test.

Pass 10 Aug 2018 79,455 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 79,455 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 75,100 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

front brake pad sensor damaged

offside rear tyre heavily worn inner edge

washer pipe damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2016 68,470 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

smear on wipers

Pass 18 Nov 2015 58,990 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 55,902 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 44,137 miles

Both Front Wiper blades poor

Fail 10 May 2014 44,137 miles

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

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

Both Front Wiper blades poor

Pass 7 May 2013 37,160 miles

offside rear tyre tread is cracking

Pass 15 May 2012 30,636 miles

offside rear tyre tread is cracking

Pass 9 May 2011 26,250 miles

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2010 20,693 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 20,631 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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)

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 UCF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 UCF, 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 UCF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 April 2007.

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