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GL07 ULR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,088 mi
Last recorded75,088 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 75,088 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 75,088 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 72,326 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 69,999 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 69,073 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 68,511 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 67,005 miles

Rear belts not checked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 67,005 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear belts not checked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 62,785 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 60,896 miles

Rear Tyres Are Cracked On The Sidewalls And In The Tread

Fail 26 Oct 2017 60,893 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Tyres Are Cracked On The Sidewalls And In The Tread

Pass 14 May 2016 58,823 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 58,822 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 57,652 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 57,652 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 57,610 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 57,013 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 54,987 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 54,987 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 48,126 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 40,186 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 31,283 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ULR 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 ULR, 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 ULR registered?

GL07 ULR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 June 2007.

Is GL07 ULR safe to buy?

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