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GJ07 OTP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,521 mi
Last recorded101,521 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 OTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 101,521 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 100,936 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 100,345 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 99,433 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 98,411 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2020 95,157 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 95,157 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 90,410 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 81,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + small cut in tread poss close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Fuel cap seal perished; **Advise Att**

Fail 30 Aug 2018 81,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + small cut in tread poss close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Fuel cap seal perished; **Advise Att**

Pass 11 Sep 2017 74,320 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread; small deep cut

Fail 11 Sep 2017 74,320 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread; small deep cut

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 70,179 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyres; worn to inside edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread distortion; leaving depth low in small area; **Advise Replace ** (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 61,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre; slightly Perished & distorted tread

Pass 30 Mar 2015 53,522 miles

Both Rear Tyres; slightly Perrished & slight distortion

N/S/F Tyre; slightly worn to edges

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,301 miles

Both Rear Tyres slightly perrished

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 36,493 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 31,111 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 24,548 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 18,590 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 OTP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTP, 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 OTP registered?

GJ07 OTP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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