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CX07 YLF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,201 mi
Last recorded86,201 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 86,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 81,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 73,342 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear hand brake high

Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,104 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join, bolts loose (6.1.2 (a))

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner & outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

various brake and suspension components are rust corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2018 72,104 miles

Brake master cylinder insecure securing nuts loose (1.1.10 (c))

Steering column universal joint locking device ineffective lower u-j inside car, bolt loose (2.1.3 (d))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join, bolts loose (6.1.2 (a))

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner & outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner & outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

various brake and suspension components are rust corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 69,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 67,327 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 67,327 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 64,431 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,510 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 43,856 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 43,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 35,139 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,011 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 18,882 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 18,098 miles

both rear tyres have cracks to tread area

Fail 17 Mar 2010 18,098 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres have cracks to tread area

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 YLF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YLF, 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 YLF registered?

CX07 YLF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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The MOT history for CX07 YLF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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