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DL07 GPO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,668 mi
Last recorded118,668 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL07 GPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 118,668 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 114,975 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Feb 2025 114,972 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 107,623 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2023 96,314 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 96,314 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 93,021 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 91,163 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 88,512 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 88,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 86,727 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 86,727 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 84,266 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 84,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 80,324 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 80,324 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bushes both (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both and wearing outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 76,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 70,714 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 64,753 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 57,878 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 20 Jul 2012 46,371 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 37,563 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 29,354 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 GPO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DL07 GPO, 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 DL07 GPO registered?

DL07 GPO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 July 2007.

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