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GK07 OGA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

71,932 mi
Last recorded71,932 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK07 OGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 71,932 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroding

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

undertrays obscuring testable items

Fail 1 Jul 2026 71,929 miles

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

Front and rear suspension components corroding

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

undertrays obscuring testable items

Pass 3 Jul 2025 68,100 miles

Front under trays fitted obscuring view

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust outer skin slighty delamated

general under body corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2025 68,100 miles

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle wont open from the inside or out (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm un even wear 185/60/14 82h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front under trays fitted obscuring view

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin slighty delamated

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2024 65,069 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heatshield loose.

Pass 11 Jul 2023 61,700 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Offside Rear 2 mm

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 19 Jul 2022 54,226 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 18 Jul 2022 54,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 16 Feb 2021 46,344 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 46,344 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 46,344 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 45,110 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 42,172 miles

Nearside no vision to rear from n/s mirror

rubber cracking / perishing on both rear tyres

Pass 28 Feb 2018 39,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 39,372 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 34,716 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 31,574 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 27,673 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 25 Feb 2015 27,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 7 Mar 2014 24,981 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 23,660 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 22,863 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 19,604 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 15,350 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 OGA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel 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 GK07 OGA, 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 GK07 OGA registered?

GK07 OGA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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