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GJ07 WGM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,293 mi
Last recorded111,293 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 WGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 111,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 103,547 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 103,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

factory fitted under trays/covers fitted at time of test

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2023 102,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

factory fitted under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Oct 2023 102,044 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 41% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

factory fitted under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2022 94,425 miles

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

factory fitted under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Sep 2021 88,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and side walls (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm is slightly cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Nov 2020 83,777 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 83,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 79,582 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 79,582 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))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 71,999 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 66,531 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 63,087 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2017 63,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2016 56,448 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 50,514 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 38,434 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2013 29,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut in n/s/f tyre wall [no cords showing]

Pass 29 Feb 2012 26,993 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 24,125 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 WGM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WGM, 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 WGM registered?

GJ07 WGM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 April 2007.

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