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LY07 CWN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,477 mi
Last recorded55,477 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY07 CWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 55,477 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 54,756 miles

Advise slight blow at front flexible section of exhaust

Pass 2 Sep 2024 53,438 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 51,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is starting to crack & perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is starting to wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 50,745 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 48,362 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 48,362 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 47,489 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 46,702 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 46,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 45,203 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 43,942 miles

nearside rear an offside rear tyres are perished

Fail 1 Sep 2017 43,942 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear an offside rear tyres are perished

Pass 18 May 2016 42,115 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 42,115 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror unit damaged (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 38,444 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 36,374 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 29,204 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,071 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 23,274 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 21,580 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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 CWN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc 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 CWN, 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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What year was LY07 CWN registered?

LY07 CWN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 June 2007.

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