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GJ07 HGL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

143,991 mi
Last recorded143,991 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 HGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 143,991 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 138,824 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 135,378 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2023 128,265 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 128,262 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 121,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 120,135 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 116,021 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 31 Jan 2020 116,021 miles

Headlamp aim not tested headlamps insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2019 112,264 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

air bag light reset at time of test

Pass 4 Feb 2018 108,389 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 107,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 Jan 2017 107,724 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure broken (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2016 100,724 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

back box exhaust outer skin slightly corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 100,724 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

back box exhaust outer skin slightly corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 91,813 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 91,813 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 80,184 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 80,184 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 67,637 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 53,775 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 43,133 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 43,133 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 32,621 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 HGL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HGL, 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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GJ07 HGL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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