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GL07 HBE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,243 mi
Last recorded91,243 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 91,243 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2021 85,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [slight blow at down pipe] (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [at both sides] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 85,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [slight blow at down pipe] (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure [central section clamp broken]. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [at both sides] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 79,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer sidewall and in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 67,953 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 56,418 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 46,166 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 46,166 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 44,944 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 43,187 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 38,757 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 34,263 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 30,692 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges 165/70/14

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edges 165/70/14

Fail 23 Jun 2011 26,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm on outside edge 165/70/14

offside front wing damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2011 26,991 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm on outside edge 165/70/14

offside front wing damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2010 20,630 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 HBE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GL07 HBE, 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 HBE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 June 2007.

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