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GF07 MJY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,521 mi
Last recorded132,521 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 MJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 132,521 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside and nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 114,257 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both side (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 114,256 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both side (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 105,866 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 102,747 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 99,646 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2015 94,029 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2014 87,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bopth front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 24 Apr 2013 81,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2012 73,349 miles

slight leak at front flexible exhaust pipe

Pass 14 Apr 2011 58,056 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 40,987 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 MJY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 MJY, 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 MJY registered?

GF07 MJY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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The MOT history for GF07 MJY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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