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GK07 OYG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,635 mi
Last recorded106,635 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK07 OYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 106,635 miles

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

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

n/s side repeater in poor condition

n/s/r bump stop broken

n/s/r tyre has 2 nails in tread

n/s/r wheel binding

Pass 30 Mar 2023 99,355 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 99,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 92,218 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 92,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 84,658 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Mar 2020 80,327 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 80,327 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 70,150 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 64,665 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 59,491 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 57,000 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Mar 2015 54,840 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 52,402 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,519 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 47,766 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,434 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,724 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 33,724 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 OYG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OYG, 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 OYG registered?

GK07 OYG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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