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GK07 OEP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

83,589 mi
Last recorded83,589 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK07 OEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 83,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 80,111 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 75,129 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 69,242 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 63,458 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 58,654 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 53,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 50,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 45,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 45,961 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre joint insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 41,755 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,024 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 31,803 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 28,521 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 24,162 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 24,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 19,575 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 15,320 miles

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2010 11,286 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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GK07 OEP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GK07 OEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK07 OEP registered?

GK07 OEP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 March 2007.

Is GK07 OEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK07 OEP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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