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GL07 HCH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

82,270 mi
Last recorded82,270 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 HCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 82,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 82,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wish bone support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 76,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi deteriorated and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract near excessive

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox casing damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 76,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image and headlight out of line with body work (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi deteriorated and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush near excessively deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract near excessive

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox casing damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 11 Jun 2024 70,186 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 64,479 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 59,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 59,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 52,787 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 48,062 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 40,366 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 40,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 31,527 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 22,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 20,272 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 18,700 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 16,394 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 14,266 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 7,883 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 5,382 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 4,438 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 HCH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HCH, 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 HCH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 June 2007.

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