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CY07 LUP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

153,049 mi
Last recorded153,049 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY07 LUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 153,049 miles

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

Nearside Inner Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Wing area high pressure pipe from pump/reservoir (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Strut Top prescribed area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 153,045 miles

Exhaust system insecure Central Exhaust clamp sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Cant be opened from inside neither (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Inner Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Wing area high pressure pipe from pump/reservoir (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Strut Top prescribed area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 142,770 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust clamp slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 142,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust clamp slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 129,716 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 117,708 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retract mecanism slow

Offside Front Outer Cv boot slightly damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt retract mechanism slow

Pass 5 Jul 2021 105,764 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 101,572 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 92,982 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 76,935 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 62,924 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 44,267 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 44,267 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended rear tca bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear tca bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 27,274 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 26,922 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 24,943 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 21,956 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 18,662 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 15,318 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 11,793 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 LUP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LUP, 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 LUP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 July 2007.

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