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GJ07 WJX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,007 mi
Last recorded95,007 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 95,007 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake weak

Pass 22 Mar 2025 87,005 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipe, sills, suspension components corroded

parking brake weak

windscreen chipped

Fail 22 Mar 2025 87,005 miles

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipe, sills, suspension components corroded

parking brake weak

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Mar 2024 80,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe & rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipe, outer sills, suspension components corroded

cv boot worn front both side

mirror casing crack

oil leak

parking brake weak

steering joints worn

windscreen chipped

Fail 16 Mar 2024 80,001 miles

cv boot worn front both side

mirror casing crack

oil leak

parking brake weak

steering joints worn

windscreen chipped

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe & rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipe, outer sills, suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2023 72,110 miles

both side brake pipe, both side spring, rear exhaust box all slight corroded

both side mirror casing slight damage

both side outer cv boot slight split

parking brake weak

slight oil leak

windscreen slight damage

Fail 7 Mar 2023 72,110 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both side brake pipe, both side spring, rear exhaust box all slight corroded

both side mirror casing slight damage

both side outer cv boot slight split

parking brake weak

slight oil leak

windscreen slight damage

Pass 6 Mar 2022 63,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front outer cv boot slight split

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 58,594 miles

windscreen slight damage

Fail 14 Nov 2020 58,594 miles

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

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

nearside front mirror slight damage

windscreen slight damage

Pass 28 Nov 2019 54,250 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle components general corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2019 54,250 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle components general corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2018 44,833 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 44,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 39,665 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 34,546 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside 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 8 Oct 2015 30,311 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 27,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 27,661 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 24,773 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 22,719 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 18,489 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 16,452 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 12,135 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 WJX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WJX, 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 WJX registered?

GJ07 WJX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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