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CX07 XRA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,254 mi
Last recorded88,254 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 88,254 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jul 2021 88,231 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2020 84,321 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 84,319 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))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 76,684 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 76,646 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 60,678 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 54,995 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 50,225 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 41,562 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 34,625 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 28,491 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 22,136 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 21,824 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,927 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 18,774 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 XRA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XRA, 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 XRA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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