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GJ07 EFA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,026 mi
Last recorded86,026 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 86,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 73,328 miles

Front Both front headlights tarnished

Pass 20 Oct 2020 69,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 69,483 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 62,586 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 62,586 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 59,944 miles

advise both rear tyres perished cracking splitting to tread and side walls

advise front wiper linkage worn

Pass 5 Mar 2018 54,157 miles

slight play / wear in nearside front wiper arm / linkage

Fail 27 Feb 2018 54,074 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play / wear in nearside front wiper arm / linkage

Pass 2 Mar 2017 48,174 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front washer jet pipe has a small split

Pass 4 Mar 2016 42,450 miles

Centre exhaust box deteariorating

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (7.1.2)

Offside front wiper smearing screen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 42,449 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre exhaust box deteariorating

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (7.1.2)

Offside front wiper smearing screen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 37,287 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 31,693 miles

both front tyres are on 1.6mm

front brake pads are low

offside door mirror glass is cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2013 26,076 miles

drivers door mirror glass is cracked

front brake pads are low

front wipers are smearing

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Mar 2012 21,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Mar 2012 21,311 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Feb 2011 16,642 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 11,459 miles

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

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

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 EFA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GJ07 EFA, 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 EFA registered?

GJ07 EFA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 March 2007.

Is GJ07 EFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ07 EFA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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