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GJ07 AOE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,822 mi
Last recorded72,822 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 AOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 72,822 miles

Rear axle covered in underseal

Pass 2 Dec 2024 68,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 62,802 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 57,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 54,421 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 54,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 52,160 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 52,093 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 47,954 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 47,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 43,735 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 40,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 33,300 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 29,509 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 29,509 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 26,282 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 26,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 23,471 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 23,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 18,891 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 18,891 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 16,847 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 15,152 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 15,152 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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GJ07 AOE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GJ07 AOE, 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 GJ07 AOE registered?

GJ07 AOE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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The MOT history for GJ07 AOE shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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