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LY07 CWM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

32,663 mi
Last recorded32,663 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY07 CWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 32,663 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 29,567 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 28,205 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 27,505 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 27,505 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both tarnished no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 26,558 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 25,411 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2021 25,411 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working Both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 24,217 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 24,146 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 22,473 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall age cracked / tread slightly out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 21,070 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 19,978 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 18,547 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 18,547 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 17,449 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre has small cracks in outer sidewall

Pass 11 Jun 2014 15,772 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 14,785 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 11,369 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 9,957 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 8,685 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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LY07 CWM 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 81%.

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 LY07 CWM, 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 LY07 CWM registered?

LY07 CWM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 June 2007.

Is LY07 CWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY07 CWM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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