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GJ07 OBK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

132,648 mi
Last recorded132,648 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 132,648 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 132,450 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 128,423 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 126,985 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 126,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 125,305 miles

Handbrake travel long

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 125,305 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake travel long

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 124,532 miles

handbrake travel getting long

Fail 6 Dec 2021 124,528 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 175 fitted to nsr when the rest are 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (b))

handbrake travel getting long

Pass 4 Dec 2020 123,199 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 123,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 118,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 114,392 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 114,392 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 108,084 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

windscreen cracked at top - not forming part of drivers view when sat in drivers seat at time of test.

Fail 22 Mar 2017 108,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

windscreen cracked at top - not forming part of drivers view when sat in drivers seat at time of test.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 100,587 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 17% - offside effort poor

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front windscreen wiper slightly smearing

Fail 21 Mar 2016 100,533 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met - 17% - offside effort poor

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front windscreen wiper slightly smearing

Pass 8 Jan 2015 93,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 87,511 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 76,392 miles

Oil covering alternator.

Slight movement in engine/gearbox support devices.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2013 76,281 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Oil covering alternator.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight movement in engine/gearbox support devices.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 69,180 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 54,644 miles

cuts to front tyre treads

handbrake high travel

ns os front tyre tread s low

Pass 11 Mar 2010 39,024 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 OBK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OBK, 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 OBK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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