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J23 CMA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,497 mi
Last recorded87,497 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 CMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 87,497 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroding

Pass 24 May 2025 82,945 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 78,947 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2023 68,371 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 53,794 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 39,522 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 39,522 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 28,590 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 22,333 miles

2x font control arms corroded

2x rear shocks corroded around casing

2x tie rods corroded

Front wipers not clearing properly

V-belt cracked showing signs of wear

front exhaust flexi slightly leaking

front flexi exhaust pipe hanger broken off

Pass 28 Nov 2018 21,765 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 21,765 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 21,091 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 19,374 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 17,907 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 17,857 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 16,100 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Pass 16 Oct 2013 14,994 miles

Both front tyres perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2012 13,357 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 11,485 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 9,825 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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J23 CMA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J23 CMA, 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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J23 CMA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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