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EF07 GAO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

109,090 mi
Last recorded109,090 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 GAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 109,090 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 106,758 miles

Automatic gearbox oil leak - requires attention

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 21 Aug 2024 104,344 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 101,925 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 100,087 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 100,087 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 96,970 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2020 93,972 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 93,972 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 86,250 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 80,589 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 80,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 75,225 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 69,301 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 62,451 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 62,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 54,290 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 54,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 46,726 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,053 miles

n/s front tyre has slite split on outer wall not showing cord within legal limit.

Fail 11 Apr 2012 38,053 miles

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

n/s front tyre has slite split on outer wall not showing cord within legal limit.

Pass 11 May 2011 30,592 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 30,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on wire broken on sensor.

Pass 19 May 2010 23,275 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 23,275 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

front brake pad warning light on but pads ok.

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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EF07 GAO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 EF07 GAO, 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 EF07 GAO registered?

EF07 GAO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 May 2007.

Is EF07 GAO safe to buy?

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