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GJ07 OXU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,106 mi
Last recorded119,106 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 OXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 119,106 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 116,165 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 114,213 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 114,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 111,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear rear brake binding slightly

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

Fail 24 Aug 2019 111,620 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 108,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 103,644 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)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2017 103,644 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2016 98,689 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 98,655 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

reverse light not working

Pass 17 Aug 2015 94,847 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 93,147 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 93,147 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 92,077 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 92,077 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 80,004 miles

Nearside 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 21 Dec 2011 57,144 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 35,986 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 35,986 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 17,930 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 OXU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OXU, 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 OXU registered?

GJ07 OXU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 March 2007.

Is GJ07 OXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ07 OXU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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