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GJ07 TPF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,368 mi
Last recorded85,368 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 TPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 85,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 82,247 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 79,176 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 76,159 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 72,734 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 68,062 miles

Front and rear suspension components rusted

Nearside Rear tyre side walls perished+tyre has a serious crackes (strong advice)

Offside Rear coil spring rusted

body work damage to drivers door

Pass 22 Aug 2019 65,448 miles

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 28 Jun 2018 64,277 miles

body work damaged to offside

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear coil spring rusted

rear exhaust system corroded+slight exhaust leak

Fail 26 Jun 2018 64,277 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure headlamp top mounting bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers badly split/deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn/bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low +balding from the edges (5.2.3 (e))

body work damaged to offside

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear coil spring rusted

rear exhaust system corroded+slight exhaust leak

Pass 21 Nov 2016 59,483 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (strong advice) offside front tyre bald from inner and outer shoulder +tyre worn low (4.1.E.1)

bonnet opening handle defective insecure

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear coil spring rusted

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2016 59,483 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage nearside door mirror damaged (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm (rear facing) rubber bush split/broken (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged tyre valve split (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside rear coil spring rusted

rear exhaust system corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror damaged+outer cover missing (8.1.2a)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (strong advice) offside front tyre bald from inner and outer shoulder +tyre worn low (4.1.E.1)

bonnet opening handle defective insecure

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2015 56,250 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front tyre wearing low+tyre worn from inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

nearside door mirror outer cover damaged

offside front and nearside front tyres has a slight cut

Pass 25 Nov 2014 54,530 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet opening handle adrifted/insecure

nearside door mirror outer cover damaged

nearside headlamp top mounting plastic bracket split

Fail 24 Nov 2014 54,530 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet opening handle adrifted/insecure

nearside door mirror outer cover damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2013 50,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 49,839 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 45,593 miles

air bag light on

Fail 14 Nov 2012 45,593 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag light on

Pass 22 Nov 2011 42,245 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 38,037 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 TPF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TPF, 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 TPF registered?

GJ07 TPF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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