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CY07 JDF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

109,129 mi
Last recorded109,129 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY07 JDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 109,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 109,129 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 99,299 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 89,760 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 89,760 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 89,742 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 81,149 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 81,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 77,001 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 76,970 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 72,190 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 72,184 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 68,210 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 68,210 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 65,746 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 61,104 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 57,077 miles

slight exhaust blow from front flexi

Pass 22 Jun 2016 52,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 52,280 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 47,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 47,031 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 41,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 36,549 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 37,762 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 25,086 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 25,086 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 17,987 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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 JDF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 CY07 JDF, 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 JDF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 June 2007.

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