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GK07 YXL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,811 mi
Last recorded67,811 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK07 YXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 67,811 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 67,810 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 62,092 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 62,092 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2020 55,101 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2020 55,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 48,800 miles

Advise b/fluid showing signs of contamination

Advise front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Advise o/s/r tyre cracking in treads and outer wall

Fail 15 Aug 2019 48,800 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Rear arm support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advise b/fluid showing signs of contamination

Advise front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Advise n/s/f front suspension arm rear support bush near to failure

Advise o/s/r tyre cracking in treads and outer wall

Pass 6 Aug 2018 46,118 miles

Advise o/s/r tyre cracking in outer tyre wall

Pass 7 Aug 2017 44,357 miles

Advise o/s/r indicator showing signs of slight white light

Pass 12 Aug 2016 41,337 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 39,047 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 34,966 miles

advise front suspension arm rear support bushes showing signs of fatigue

Pass 21 Aug 2013 30,318 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 23,379 miles

advise nearside rear tyre cut in outer wall.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 17,557 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 14,004 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 YXL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YXL, 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 YXL registered?

GK07 YXL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 March 2007.

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The MOT history for GK07 YXL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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