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GK07 RYU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

58,308 mi
Last recorded58,308 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK07 RYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 58,308 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 53,655 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 48,242 miles

advise wear in n/s and o/s front lower arm inner rear bushes

Pass 9 May 2023 42,981 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 37,941 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 32,384 miles

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

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

advise n/s and o/s front lower arm inner rear bushes worn

Pass 6 May 2020 27,846 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 21,388 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 14,203 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 14,203 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 13,849 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 13,606 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 May 2015 12,393 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 10,974 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 9,166 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 8,149 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 6,933 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 5,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2010 5,252 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 RYU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc 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 RYU, 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 RYU registered?

GK07 RYU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 March 2007.

Is GK07 RYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK07 RYU 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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