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DL07 GJX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

72,312 mi
Last recorded72,312 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL07 GJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 72,312 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 69,005 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 65,455 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 63,250 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 63,260 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 61,051 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 61,051 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 60,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

No reverse light

Pass 18 Nov 2020 59,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

chip in screen

Pass 12 Nov 2019 58,663 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 57,192 miles

Child chair fitted, unable to check all adult belts

Stone chip in windscreen, below 10mm

Fail 17 Nov 2018 57,192 miles

Exhaust system insecure Middle clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Child chair fitted, unable to check all adult belts

Stone chip in windscreen, below 10mm

Pass 18 Nov 2017 56,036 miles

Drivers wiper just starting to smear slightly

Fail 18 Nov 2017 56,036 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Drivers wiper just starting to smear slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2016 55,027 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 53,336 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 53,336 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 52,253 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 52,253 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 51,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 48,646 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre outer wall weak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 34,979 miles

front no plate cracked

n/s/r tyre outer wall weak

Fail 25 Jun 2012 34,979 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

front no plate cracked

n/s/f brake pad wear indicator wire insecure

n/s/r tyre outer wall weak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 27,644 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 19,045 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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DL07 GJX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DL07 GJX, 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 DL07 GJX registered?

DL07 GJX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 July 2007.

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