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CY07 FKZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,428 mi
Last recorded114,428 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY07 FKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 114,428 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 114,417 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excess lambda reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Affecting emissions test (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 102,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 98,255 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside, slight cracking to outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 95,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2021 91,310 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2020 87,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 79,736 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 73,728 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 73,728 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 68,093 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 62,781 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 57,191 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 57,191 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 50,693 miles

front wishbone bushes worn

Pass 7 May 2013 42,325 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 35,637 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 28,809 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 22,701 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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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CY07 FKZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FKZ, 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 CY07 FKZ registered?

CY07 FKZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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