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MH07 CAX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,606 mi
Last recorded150,606 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH07 CAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 150,606 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear revers light not working

Fail 10 May 2023 150,606 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear revers light not working

Pass 6 May 2022 144,577 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 143,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 143,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 135,178 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 111,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 97,652 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 97,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both wheels (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 83,896 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 83,893 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 70,560 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 61,049 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 51,948 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 46,170 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,355 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 29,701 miles

front wishbone bushes perishing

Pass 3 Jun 2010 21,246 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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MH07 CAX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MH07 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 MH07 CAX registered?

MH07 CAX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 June 2007.

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