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GK07 OYO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,266 mi
Last recorded160,266 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK07 OYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 160,266 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 155,581 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 142,171 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 136,230 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 133,889 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 133,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 129,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides rear (2.7.3)

eml light on

handbrake long

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2018 129,054 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides rear (2.7.3)

eml light on

handbrake long

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 124,334 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease inner clip (2.5.C.1a)

Offside mirror repeater lens broken

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

eml light on

Fail 31 Mar 2017 124,334 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease inner clip (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside mirror repeater lens broken

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

eml light on

Pass 23 Mar 2016 119,546 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

eml light on

lowered suspension fitted

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2016 119,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge wire showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

eml light on

lowered suspension fitted

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 112,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

High level brake light inoperative

Suspension lowering kit fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 112,680 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

High level brake light inoperative

Suspension lowering kit fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 104,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

High level stop lamp dim

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Suspension lowering springs fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2014 104,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

High level stop lamp dim

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Suspension lowering springs fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 93,444 miles

High level stop lamp only partly working

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

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

Offside front fog lamp lenscracked

Fail 26 Mar 2013 93,444 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

High level stop lamp only partly working

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

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

Offside front fog lamp lenscracked

Pass 27 Mar 2012 81,750 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

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

Rear brake disc's pitted

Fail 16 Mar 2012 81,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Both rear tyres out of shape

Coolant warning light on

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

Rear brake disc's pitted

TPMS warning light on

Pass 8 Jun 2011 73,030 miles

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

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

brake pipes above undertrays

front discs worn

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2010 67,000 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 OYO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OYO, 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 OYO registered?

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

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