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GF07 NBL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

81,907 mi
Last recorded81,907 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 NBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 81,907 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer pipe split

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Excessive travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively On BOTH Sides of vehicle (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres cracking on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2026 81,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing Door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer pipe split

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Excessive travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively On BOTH Sides of vehicle (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres cracking on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 75,260 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective On BOTH Sides of vehicle (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively On BOTH Sides of vehicle (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT and Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Excessive travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 75,260 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective On BOTH Sides of vehicle (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively On BOTH Sides of vehicle (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT and Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Excessive travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 May 2024 70,085 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cracking to tread n/s/r and o/s/r tyres

exhaust flexi joint slightly deteriorated

fuel cap seal deteriorated / cracking

Fail 16 May 2024 70,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cracking to tread n/s/r and o/s/r tyres

exhaust flexi joint slightly deteriorated

fuel cap seal deteriorated / cracking

reverse light inoperative

Pass 19 May 2023 67,843 miles

A/C compressor noisey

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear shock bump stops deteriorated

downpipe flexi deteriorated

fuel cap seal cracked

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

oil weap

reverse light inop

Fail 16 May 2023 67,843 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no image on beam tester (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

A/C compressor noisey

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lense deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both rear shock bump stops deteriorated

coolant leak

downpipe flexi deteriorated

fuel cap seal cracked

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

oil weap

reverse light inop

Pass 12 May 2022 59,199 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust flexi joint deteriated

front headlamp lenses deteriated

petrol cap seal cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2021 52,022 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

petrol cap seal cracking

Fail 22 Apr 2021 52,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

petrol cap seal cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2020 47,700 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Apr 2020 47,700 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Apr 2019 43,500 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 27 Apr 2019 43,500 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 39,292 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal cracking

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking to sidewalls and treads

n/s/r tyre uneven wear / worn to 3mm

slight wear to edges of o/s/f tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2017 35,987 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and wearing unevenly

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking and wearing

slight cracking to n/s/f lower arm rear bush

slight cracking to petrol cap seal

Pass 7 Sep 2016 33,242 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 28,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2015 28,568 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 20,609 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 12,025 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 7,608 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 2,861 miles

both front brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2010 2,613 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 NBL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NBL, 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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GF07 NBL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 April 2007.

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