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FA07 CDZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,182 mi
Last recorded147,182 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA07 CDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 147,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 137,112 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 137,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 135,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 135,422 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 135,383 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure top bracket snapped (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 121,412 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 121,412 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 122,562 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 122,559 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component leaking from rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) both sides (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 109,788 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 109,786 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 99,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 84,795 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 84,792 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 84,745 miles

AGE CRACKS IN REAR TYRES ,INNER WALLS

HEAT SHEILD RESTING ON EXAUST

Fail 12 Aug 2015 84,745 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

AGE CRACKS IN REAR TYRES ,INNER WALLS

HEAT SHEILD RESTING ON EXAUST

Pass 25 Aug 2014 76,072 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 66,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 58,162 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 58,161 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 50,779 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 50,775 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,965 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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FA07 CDZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FA07 CDZ, 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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FA07 CDZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 August 2007.

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