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GJ07 WJZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,478 mi
Last recorded158,478 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 WJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 158,478 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2021 151,618 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2020 146,270 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2020 146,270 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 141,529 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 135,142 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 127,827 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 108,128 miles

windscreen damaged along bottom edge

Fail 6 Apr 2016 108,128 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

windscreen damaged along bottom edge

Pass 10 Apr 2015 82,029 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 82,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 63,156 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension arms rear bushes are wearing and getting weak.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 47,008 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 35,459 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 28,695 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 21,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 21,501 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 WJZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WJZ, 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 WJZ registered?

GJ07 WJZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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The MOT history for GJ07 WJZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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