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GL07 LLM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,281 mi
Last recorded114,281 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 114,281 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 114,281 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 109,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 109,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 105,314 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 105,305 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))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 102,242 miles

Rear reversing lamp not working

Fail 5 Jan 2022 102,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both side (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer 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))

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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reversing lamp not working

Pass 12 Jan 2021 99,533 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 97,542 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 97,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 95,067 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 94,989 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 89,705 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 79,561 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 79,559 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 68,465 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 64,101 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 58,349 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 54,022 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 48,655 miles

front consule bushes are starting to perish

nearside rear tyre is low on the inner and outer edges

offside front tyre is low on the inner and outer edges

Pass 20 May 2010 36,157 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 LLM 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 LLM, 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 LLM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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