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GD07 EKO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,805 mi
Last recorded111,805 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD07 EKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 111,805 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 111,805 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 106,622 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 106,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 102,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

all tyres low tread 3mm

Fail 4 Jan 2024 102,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

all tyres low tread 3mm

Pass 30 Dec 2022 97,196 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 May 2021 82,694 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 59,203 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Dec 2019 59,111 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jul 2018 43,347 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 39,701 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 39,698 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 35,301 miles

Exhaust flexible section slightly deteriorated

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

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

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2015 31,068 miles

Exhaust flexible section deteriorated and system is rusty.

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)

Offside rear suspension bump stop perished/separated.

Rear tyres have cuts and are cracked. Cords not exposed.

Fail 15 Jul 2015 31,068 miles

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

Exhaust flexible section deteriorated and system is rusty.

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)

Offside rear suspension bump stop perished/separated.

Rear tyres have cuts and are cracked. Cords not exposed.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 27,332 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 22,930 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 22,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 19,816 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 16,611 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 13,812 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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GD07 EKO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GD07 EKO, 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 GD07 EKO registered?

GD07 EKO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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