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FT56 CVJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,720 mi
Last recorded115,720 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT56 CVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 115,720 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 115,720 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 104,075 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 104,017 miles

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 90,258 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 90,258 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 78,759 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2014 78,759 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs corroded

tracking

Pass 13 May 2013 66,152 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 55,232 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 43,874 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 43,874 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 36,340 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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FT56 CVJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FT56 CVJ, 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 FT56 CVJ registered?

FT56 CVJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 February 2007.

Is FT56 CVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT56 CVJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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