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GF07 OTX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,039 mi
Last recorded55,039 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 OTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 55,039 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 53,877 miles

Offside 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))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 53,877 miles

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

Offside 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))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 52,604 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 50,340 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 50,340 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 48,232 miles

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

Offside 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))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 46,516 miles

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

reverse light not working

Fail 2 Dec 2020 46,515 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

reverse light not working

Pass 7 Jun 2019 43,392 miles

Offside Rear Reg bulb weak/dull

Rear No revers lights

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 41,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 39,299 miles

offside rear tyre wall cracking and perrished

Pass 25 Nov 2015 35,741 miles

Front exhaust flex torn but not leaking yet

Pass 5 Dec 2014 33,314 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 28,288 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fromt lower arm rear bushes are spliting and perishing but no play at present.

Pass 24 May 2012 23,436 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 23,436 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2011 16,187 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 11,966 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 11,966 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 OTX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OTX, 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 OTX registered?

GF07 OTX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is GF07 OTX safe to buy?

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