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GD07 HGJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,628 mi
Last recorded72,628 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD07 HGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 72,628 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 72,628 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 70,169 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 67,809 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 65,412 miles

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

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

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

underside suspension slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 64,490 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 63,122 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 60,026 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight shredding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 52,969 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 52,969 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 46,735 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 44,692 miles

small splits on antiroll bar link boots

small cut n/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2016 40,060 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 35,155 miles

front tyres on limits

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 16 Apr 2014 30,541 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 25,732 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 23,075 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 23,069 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 19,924 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 19,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 15,352 miles

nearside rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Jul 2010 15,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted at time of test

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 HGJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GD07 HGJ, 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 HGJ registered?

GD07 HGJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 July 2007.

Is GD07 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD07 HGJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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