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GK07 UPL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,657 mi
Last recorded114,657 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 114,657 miles

BOTH SIDE REPEATER LENS BROKEN

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 114,098 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 110,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 104,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint/ clamp corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe /deteriorated/leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured located in mirror housing (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 104,171 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint/ clamp corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe /deteriorated/leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured located in mirror housing (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 99,325 miles

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

Offside Front Outer c,v boot has slight grease leak

Pass 21 Oct 2020 97,105 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 97,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 93,427 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 8 Oct 2019 93,426 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2018 89,211 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside front & Offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drivers view ; Wipers worn

Driveshafts ; Outer C.V. gaiter split small end

Exhaust ; Centre sleeve joint clamps deteriorated , weakened

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Registration ; Front number plate cracked

Tyre ; Tread , Nearside front low inner edge . Offside front balding inner edge

Wheels ; Nearside rear slightly distorted outer rim

Fail 11 Oct 2018 89,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside front & Offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brakes ; Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Brakes ; Parking brake performance low , Offside

Drivers view ; Wipers worn

Driveshafts ; Outer C.V. gaiter split small end

Exhaust ; Centre sleeve joint clamps deteriorated , weakened

Note ; Offside rear wheel restricted rotation , suspect brake related

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Registration ; Front number plate cracked

Tyre ; Tread , Nearside front low inner edge . Offside front balding inner edge

Wheels ; Nearside rear slightly distorted outer rim

Pass 17 Oct 2017 78,119 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2017 78,115 miles

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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2017 76,358 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 66,309 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 60,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 52,991 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 44,609 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 44,609 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 36,332 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 32,050 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 22,769 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 UPL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UPL, 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 UPL registered?

GK07 UPL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 March 2007.

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