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GJ07 EXS

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

55,214 mi
Last recorded55,214 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 EXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 55,214 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 55,214 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 55,210 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 51,993 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge 165/70 r14 85t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, punctured and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 48,106 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Light cluster damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge 165/70 r14 85t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Removed wood sheet from engine bay as this is a possible fire hazard

Pass 27 Feb 2023 43,552 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 38,741 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 165/70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 38,741 miles

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 165/70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Mar 2021 35,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 35,619 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 32,971 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 32,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 29,701 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 29,701 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Mar 2018 26,236 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 26,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 23,735 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 22,115 miles

2X Rear safety belts NOT checked

Pass 12 Feb 2015 19,916 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 19,916 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 18,395 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 18,395 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 16,455 miles

offside rear foot and handbrake slighyly low effort

Pass 7 Feb 2012 14,078 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 14,078 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 10,289 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 7,360 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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GJ07 EXS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EXS, 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 GJ07 EXS registered?

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

Is GJ07 EXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ07 EXS shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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