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CX07 UTP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

171,683 mi
Last recorded171,683 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2025 171,683 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flex broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight oxidation and condensation/moisture build up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split - evidence of grease seeping out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ***Borderline pass/fail*** (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight oxidation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside brake performance deteriorated (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper arm missing

Pass 16 Jan 2024 160,809 miles

Exhaust flex deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight oxidation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight oxidation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 160,396 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust flex deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight oxidation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight oxidation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 147,888 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake efficiency low

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 137,636 miles

Nearside Rear sill has slight corrosion

Offside door mirror slightly loose

slight oil leak on power steering pipe

Fail 17 Sep 2021 137,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside door mirror slightly loose

slight oil leak on power steering pipe

Pass 11 Sep 2020 130,918 miles

Oil warning light indicates a fault - intermittent

Reversing lamps not working

Fail 8 Sep 2020 130,821 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Oil warning light indicates a fault - intermittent

Reversing lamps not working

Pass 19 Jun 2019 119,991 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside front tyre side wall slightly misshapen/distorted

Fail 10 Jun 2019 119,784 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached IS DETACHED/MISSING (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust system deteriorated (where not a major fault)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside front tyre side wall slightly misshapen/distorted

Nearside rear position lamp has light sources not working, but not by more than 50%

Offside rear position lamp has light sources not working, but not by more than 50%

Pass 9 Apr 2018 107,763 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 107,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 100,026 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 99,992 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 87,467 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 74,399 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 61,152 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 61,152 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 51,979 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 43,869 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 43,869 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,107 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 22,500 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 UTP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UTP, 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 UTP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 March 2007.

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