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MC56 CAX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,591 mi
Last recorded83,591 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC56 CAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 83,591 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 83,591 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 73,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre 10 Years old

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Cracking and Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 61,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 59,914 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 59,855 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 57,346 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal deteriorating with splits

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coils are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 57,346 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal deteriorating with splits

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coils are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 53,969 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 53,949 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 50,191 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 46,021 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 42,697 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 42,630 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 39,929 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 35,704 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 31,416 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 27,837 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 21,899 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 15,819 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 10,582 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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MC56 CAX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MC56 CAX, 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 MC56 CAX registered?

MC56 CAX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 February 2007.

Is MC56 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC56 CAX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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