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CY07 BVC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

210,202 mi
Last recorded210,202 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY07 BVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 210,202 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2025 210,199 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))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 198,685 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2023 188,305 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2023 188,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 182,017 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 176,612 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 167,060 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 158,362 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Feb 2019 158,362 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2018 149,455 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 149,444 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking on back of steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 140,593 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust shield loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front cv boot damp

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear wheel slight binding

Oil leak ()

Stone chips in front window screen

Pass 17 Mar 2016 126,657 miles

Bind on off side rear brake

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 74,476 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

rear near side tyre worn

Pass 2 Apr 2014 91,629 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 71,707 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 53,422 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 35,714 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 Apr 2011 35,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2010 24,394 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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CY07 BVC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 CY07 BVC, 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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CY07 BVC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 April 2007.

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