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CX07 XVY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,720 mi
Last recorded96,720 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX07 XVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 96,720 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 92,572 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 88,726 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 88,230 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 85,075 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 81,922 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 79,301 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 76,490 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 76,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 73,244 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 70,284 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 70,264 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 70,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall perished approaching cords

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 8 Jun 2016 62,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 May 2016 62,434 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 54,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 45,596 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 37,519 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 37,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 32,275 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 26,529 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 21,205 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 21,204 miles

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

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 XVY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XVY, 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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What year was CX07 XVY registered?

CX07 XVY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 July 2007.

Is CX07 XVY safe to buy?

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