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GIL 2495

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,325 mi
Last recorded70,325 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 2495
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 70,325 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 65,908 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 65,860 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 62,625 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 59,607 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 56,986 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 56,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 54,444 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 52,546 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 50,267 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 47,511 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 47,511 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 44,895 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 41,909 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 41,904 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 38,100 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 36,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 30,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 25,137 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 19,636 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 14,676 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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GIL 2495 is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 GIL 2495, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GIL 2495 registered?

GIL 2495 is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 December 2007.

Is GIL 2495 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 2495 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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