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FV07 GCX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,452 mi
Last recorded67,452 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 GCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 67,452 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 67,449 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 66,565 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 66,560 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded from reservoir to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure but not likely to fall.

Pass 17 Nov 2023 64,792 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 62,562 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 60,556 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 58,509 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 56,425 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 52,515 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 48,330 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 44,719 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 17,994 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brakes binding slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 39,842 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner tyre edges.

Fail 10 Nov 2015 39,840 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tyres wearing on the inner tyre edges.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 35,225 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 35,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 32,001 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 29,175 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 26,725 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 24,226 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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FV07 GCX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FV07 GCX, 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 FV07 GCX registered?

FV07 GCX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 April 2007.

Is FV07 GCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV07 GCX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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