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GF07 KJV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,201 mi
Last recorded126,201 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 KJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 126,201 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 126,190 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 121,430 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 121,430 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 113,994 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 113,994 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 109,941 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 109,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 103,653 miles

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

nearside @ offside outer drive shaft gaiters split on front end but preventing to ingress of dirt

slight split @ leak from front exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 19 May 2017 94,124 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 94,124 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 82,433 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 69,817 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 56,956 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 42,371 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre treads begin: to wear on inner edges.

Small tear in N/S/F Tyre side wall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,147 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 25,767 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 20,365 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 20,365 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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GF07 KJV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GF07 KJV, 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 KJV registered?

GF07 KJV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 April 2007.

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