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G27 MTB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,488 mi
Last recorded152,488 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG27 MTB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 152,488 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads and discs low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and nsr lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive pas hose leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 136,675 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 127,445 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 127,445 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 123,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2023 123,190 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 116,846 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 116,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 109,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 103,326 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 98,598 miles

both front tyres inner @ outer walls starting to perish

Pass 30 Apr 2016 94,614 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 84,279 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 76,787 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 76,787 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 27 Apr 2013 67,803 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

nearside & offside steering arm inner joints have slight play (tie rod arms)

offside front tyre worn to 3mm tread depth in places

Pass 27 Apr 2013 67,803 miles

nearside & offside steering arm inner joints have slight play (tie rod arms)

offside front tyre worn to 3mm tread depth in places

Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,385 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,004 miles

Front brake discs heavily worn.

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 36,449 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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G27 MTB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G27 MTB, 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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G27 MTB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 May 2007.

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