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G18 AHC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,718 mi
Last recorded112,718 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 AHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 112,718 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 112,718 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 107,515 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 103,902 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 103,902 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 102,030 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Fail 2 Nov 2022 102,030 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

rear heat shield not fully secure

Pass 5 Nov 2021 99,333 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 99,231 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 97,595 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deviod of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens detriated (4.1.4 (b))

brake pad warning light on ,no connection to n/s front

Fail 9 Oct 2020 97,595 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deviod of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens detriated (4.1.4 (b))

brake pad warning light on ,no connection to n/s front

Pass 4 Nov 2019 95,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side also worn very low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side ,also worn very low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light on

rear tyres are different speed ratings

small strap on exhaust front pipe broken

Fail 25 Oct 2019 95,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side also worn very low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side ,also worn very low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light on

rear tyres are different speed ratings

small strap on exhaust front pipe broken

Pass 29 Oct 2018 91,678 miles

brake pad warning light on dash but no pad wires fitted

child seat fitted nearside rear using belt

Fail 29 Oct 2018 91,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

brake pad warning light on dash but no pad wires fitted

child seat fitted nearside rear using belt

Pass 24 Oct 2017 88,445 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 26 Oct 2016 77,728 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 59,312 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 43,918 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 43,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 33,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 33,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 28,170 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 19,043 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 23,167 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 23,167 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 13 Sep 2010 17,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers side repeater lamp damaged - still working

Fail 13 Sep 2010 17,130 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers side repeater lamp damaged - still working

rear wiper inop

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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G18 AHC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G18 AHC, 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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G18 AHC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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