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G8 VXV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,402 mi
Last recorded99,402 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 VXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 99,402 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover perished.

Fail 21 Oct 2020 99,402 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover perished.

Pass 23 Oct 2019 83,194 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end has slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 83,054 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end has slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 61,620 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 50,360 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 41,725 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 41,725 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 41,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60 x 14 82 h (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 38,778 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2014 36,389 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 33,293 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 29,411 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 29,411 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 198,721 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 26,203 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 22,122 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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G8 VXV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G8 VXV, 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 G8 VXV registered?

G8 VXV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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