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GL07 DGO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,507 mi
Last recorded155,507 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 DGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 155,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 155,486 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to hydraulic leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect On both front headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower control arm bush, slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected Inside drum (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 145,793 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 145,789 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2022 139,231 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 133,610 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 133,500 miles

Parking Brake has very little reverse travel

Pass 28 Jun 2019 129,463 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 129,429 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 119,451 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 119,448 miles

Offside 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 14 Jul 2017 112,937 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 112,937 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front arm bolt loose (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 106,984 miles

Cracking in offside front tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2016 106,921 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)

Cracking in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2015 99,730 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 87,925 miles

both front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes n/s and o/s cracking slightly and has slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2013 75,626 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 63,043 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 48,905 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 32,894 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 DGO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DGO, 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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GL07 DGO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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