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DS07 GBU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

9,405 mi
Last recorded9,405 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS07 GBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 9,405 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 9,062 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 9,062 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 8,889 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 8,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 8,807 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 8,529 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 8,134 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 7,972 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 7,876 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 7,588 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush that connects to wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush that connects to wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 7,331 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 7,331 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2016 6,949 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 6,949 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 6,514 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 6,038 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 5,462 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2013 5,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 4,842 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 3,932 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 3,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2010 2,869 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 2,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DS07 GBU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 DS07 GBU, 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 DS07 GBU registered?

DS07 GBU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 June 2007.

Is DS07 GBU safe to buy?

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