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CO51 GAB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

53,485 mi
Last recorded53,485 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO51 GAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 53,485 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 51,400 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 45,117 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 45,117 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 40,677 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 38,505 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 36,080 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 34,307 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 33,443 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 32,614 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 32,614 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 10,566 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 27,185 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 27,184 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near and offside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides rear rubber bushes (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2015 25,091 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 25,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 23,559 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 20,887 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 17,346 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 15,480 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 14,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CO51 GAB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 CO51 GAB, 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 CO51 GAB registered?

CO51 GAB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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