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CY07 LUW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

122,956 mi
Last recorded122,956 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY07 LUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 122,956 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring

Fail 8 Jun 2020 122,955 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring

Pass 23 Mar 2019 116,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 116,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 101,169 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view CRACK (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 101,169 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam LOOSE CONECTION (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view CRACK (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 101,085 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2016 95,270 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 95,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 87,520 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 87,412 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking at flexible front pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 79,265 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 79,171 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 79,078 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 65,422 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 65,422 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 46,875 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 46,875 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 36,724 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 27,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 27,388 miles

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

Offside Front 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 LUW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 LUW, 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 LUW registered?

CY07 LUW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 August 2007.

Is CY07 LUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY07 LUW shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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