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GL07 BZR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,691 mi
Last recorded89,691 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 BZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 89,691 miles

Rear rear back box severely deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2023 89,691 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear back box severely deteriorated

Pass 24 Dec 2022 84,584 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2022 84,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 82,008 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 80,647 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 80,647 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 78,128 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 78,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 73,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 69,768 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 69,768 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 67,020 miles

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

Offside Front tyre in poor condition

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear tyre has side wall damage

Offside mirror damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2017 67,020 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front tyre in poor condition

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear tyre has side wall damage

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2016 62,508 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 58,258 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 57,092 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2013 56,102 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 29 May 2013 56,101 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 23 May 2012 49,488 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,312 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 19,319 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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GL07 BZR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GL07 BZR, 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 GL07 BZR registered?

GL07 BZR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 May 2007.

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