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GJ07 OXV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,300 mi
Last recorded73,300 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 73,300 miles

Engine code is BMD

exhaust is rusty and damaged at front

front discs are badly worn

n/s outer c/v boot is badly perished

r/o/s brake is binding (slight)

wet test

Fail 24 Sep 2019 73,300 miles

Engine code is BMD

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault codes 00532 01044 (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust is rusty and damaged at front

front discs are badly worn

n/s outer c/v boot is badly perished

r/o/s brake is binding (slight)

wet test

Pass 20 Jun 2018 67,880 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 67,880 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 64,894 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 62,955 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 54,658 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2015 54,658 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 46,643 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 36,409 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is showing signs of age

Fail 12 Apr 2012 26,301 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 26,301 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 17,746 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 15,688 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 OXV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OXV, 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 OXV registered?

GJ07 OXV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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The MOT history for GJ07 OXV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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