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CY56 EXA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

79,211 mi
Last recorded79,211 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY56 EXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 79,211 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 79,211 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section of exhaust has cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 74,801 miles

Rear reverse light not working

reg bulb holder loose but working

Pass 26 Jan 2024 70,104 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 70,104 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2023 65,569 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn HEAVILY on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 65,569 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn HEAVILY on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 61,864 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 61,864 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 51,884 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 51,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 44,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract but does go back at time of test with a hand

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Jan 2019 36,113 miles

N/S Headlight misting up

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2018 27,207 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 27,207 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 24,293 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slight white light being emitted (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 23,245 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 21,953 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 21,953 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 20,162 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 18,309 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 16,243 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 13,434 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 13,384 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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CY56 EXA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CY56 EXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CY56 EXA registered?

CY56 EXA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 January 2007.

Is CY56 EXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY56 EXA shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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