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G18 FLO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,507 mi
Last recorded105,507 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 FLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 105,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 103,790 miles

Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 5 Jan 2024 101,196 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 98,594 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 96,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 26 Aug 2021 96,541 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

offside hand brake effort low

Pass 23 Jul 2020 90,434 miles

Front Hubs corroded (both)

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 90,434 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Hubs corroded (both)

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 88,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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Pass 2 Aug 2018 85,374 miles

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 26 Jul 2017 82,064 miles

Damage To Nearside Front & Offside Rear

Nearside Front Tyre Very Close To Legal Limit On 2mm, Bald Inner Edge, Pressure Low & Nail In Tread 185 60 14 82H Toyo

Nearside Rear Tyre Close To Legal Limit On 3mm, Very Low Inner Edge, Pressure Low & Nail In Tread 185 60 14 82H Arrowspeed

Offside Front Tyre Close To Legal Limit On 3mm & Bald Inner Edge

Small Crack In Nearside Of Windscreen But Not Effecting Drivers View Of The Road

Fail 26 Jul 2017 82,064 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall 185 60 14 82T Matador (4.1.D.1a)

Damage To Nearside Front & Offside Rear

Nearside Front Tyre Very Close To Legal Limit On 2mm, Bald Inner Edge, Pressure Low & Nail In Tread 185 60 14 82H Toyo

Nearside Rear Tyre Close To Legal Limit On 3mm, Very Low Inner Edge, Pressure Low & Nail In Tread 185 60 14 82H Arrowspeed

Offside Front Tyre Close To Legal Limit On 3mm & Bald Inner Edge

Small Crack In Nearside Of Windscreen But Not Effecting Drivers View Of The Road

Pass 26 Jul 2016 79,782 miles

Body work damaged

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 4 Jul 2015 76,924 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Slight exhaust blow

Slight oil leaks

Slight play in both rack arms

Travel in handbrake

Pass 5 Aug 2014 73,235 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 73,235 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres perished and worn to 3mm

Damage to both rear wings and bumper

Front discs corroded and lipped

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 67,545 miles

Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes Starting To Split But Not Causing Excessive Movement

Both Rear Tyres Perished And Approaching Tread Wear Indicators

Chip In Windscreen Zone 'B'

Offside Front Tyre On Legal Limit

Fail 29 Jul 2013 67,545 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes Starting To Split But Not Causing Excessive Movement

Both Rear Tyres Perished And Approaching Tread Wear Indicators

Chip In Windscreen Zone 'B'

Offside Front Tyre On Legal Limit

Pass 28 Jul 2012 57,774 miles

stonechips in winscreen,slight wear on front discs,all alloy wheels marked,

Pass 23 Jul 2011 45,292 miles

Slight Wear On Both Front Discs

Small Chip In Windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2010 28,729 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 28,729 miles

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

front discs slight wear

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 FLO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FLO, 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 G18 FLO registered?

G18 FLO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 July 2007.

Is G18 FLO safe to buy?

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