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GD07 RHE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,087 mi
Last recorded88,087 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD07 RHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 88,087 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (50%) (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 88,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (50%) (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 82,966 miles

Brake pedal creep. Further investigation recommended

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 82,966 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Brake pedal creep. Further investigation recommended

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 77,910 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 77,908 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 73,558 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 70,570 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 67,652 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 67,649 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 66,494 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 60,927 miles

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

front tyres worne on inside edeges tracking mite be out

Fail 17 Sep 2018 60,927 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

front tyres worne on inside edeges tracking mite be out

Pass 29 Jul 2017 52,289 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 52,215 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 48,104 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 48,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 43,112 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2015 43,107 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2014 37,257 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 32,132 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 26,931 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 14,352 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 16,832 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 RHE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GD07 RHE, 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 RHE registered?

GD07 RHE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 August 2007.

Is GD07 RHE safe to buy?

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