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GD07 RVE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,843 mi
Last recorded124,843 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD07 RVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 124,843 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Advise o/s/r tyre cracking in tread edges and tread

Pass 1 Apr 2025 116,276 miles

Advise h/lamp lenses require buffing

Advise o/s/r tyre cracking in outer tread edge

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 115,368 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 115,368 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 115,309 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 111,856 miles

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

engine missfire

under trays

Pass 16 Jan 2021 106,324 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 97,970 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 97,948 miles

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 91,474 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 84,537 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 84,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 77,092 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside and offside rear tyres outer walls deteriorating/cracking

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 69,563 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 69,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 62,244 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 55,506 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 48,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 48,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 41,654 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 30,576 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 RVE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 RVE, 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 RVE registered?

GD07 RVE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 August 2007.

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