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GJ07 FWD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,814 mi
Last recorded76,814 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 FWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 76,814 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 76,811 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 74,854 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 73,744 miles

Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both n/s & o/s outer (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

o/s headlight has slight movement

Fail 14 Nov 2018 73,744 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both n/s & o/s outer (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

o/s headlight has slight movement

Pass 28 Sep 2017 68,180 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage inner wing area (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

brake wear light on

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 68,180 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage inner wing area (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake wear light on

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 60,992 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front pad sensor wire disconnected

Fail 30 Sep 2016 60,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front pad sensor wire disconnected

Pass 11 Sep 2015 52,955 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage inner wing area/chassis (6.1.A.1)

o/s headlight has slight movement

Fail 11 Sep 2015 52,955 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both front (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage inner wing area/chassis (6.1.A.1)

o/s headlight has slight movement

Pass 26 Aug 2014 46,060 miles

o/s/f chassis point inner wing area has slight damage

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 23 Aug 2014 46,059 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 10 Aug 2013 42,675 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2012 38,835 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 33,725 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 29,885 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 FWD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FWD, 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 FWD registered?

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

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