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GF07 DWC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

109,607 mi
Last recorded109,607 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 DWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 109,607 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 109,605 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached nut on lower arm ball joint is undone (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2025 102,924 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 95,208 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished and close to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 95,200 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished and close to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 93,097 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 91,104 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 87,098 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 83,779 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 79,822 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 101,189 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both side (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 71,125 miles

Brake pad warning light is on- brake pads ok

Pass 25 Apr 2016 64,327 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 61,518 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 57,679 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 54,913 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 54,913 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 51,265 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 42,602 miles

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)

Some high level brake lights not working

Fail 12 May 2010 28,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

One of the high brake lights not working

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 May 2010 28,602 miles

One of the high brake lights not working

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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GF07 DWC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GF07 DWC, 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 GF07 DWC registered?

GF07 DWC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 May 2007.

Is GF07 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF07 DWC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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