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GJ07 OBL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

126,569 mi
Last recorded126,569 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 OBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 126,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake lever has travel

Fail 23 Mar 2026 126,552 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake lever has travel

Pass 26 Mar 2025 113,046 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 112,914 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 101,603 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 101,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 93,629 miles

OFFSIDE NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM...

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS DAMAGED...

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED...

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT LENS CRACKED...

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 93,627 miles

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

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

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS DAMAGED...

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED...

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT LENS CRACKED...

OFFSIDE NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM...

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT DROP LINK...

Pass 24 Mar 2022 87,905 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED...

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL LONG...

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP CRACKED...

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE FRONT DROP LINK...

TAILGATE STRUTS WEAK...

Fail 24 Mar 2022 87,905 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED...

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL LONG...

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP CRACKED...

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE FRONT DROP LINK...

TAILGATE STRUTS WEAK...

Pass 1 Mar 2021 80,710 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED...

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 83,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 77,286 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

advise tracking

Pass 31 Jan 2019 67,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

Fail 30 Jan 2019 67,043 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

Pass 23 Jan 2018 58,617 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 53,937 miles

Offside Front 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 1 Feb 2016 47,428 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 39,894 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 34,157 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 34,157 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 29,749 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 24,036 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 19,114 miles

front wiper blades smearing very slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2010 14,430 miles

Nearside 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 OBL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OBL, 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 OBL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 March 2007.

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