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GL07 VTG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,560 mi
Last recorded138,560 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 VTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2025 138,560 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 123,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Aug 2023 105,501 miles

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

parking brake ex trawel

Pass 13 Aug 2022 95,054 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2022 95,054 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 82,225 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 81,971 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.f and n.s.f brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp not working

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded o.s.r and n.s.r coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 75,320 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 67,752 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 60,619 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh on mirror ()

Pass 29 Jun 2017 54,269 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 47,744 miles

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes worn

Pass 12 Jun 2015 52,188 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 38,417 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 35,048 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 29,820 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 24,257 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 18,029 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 VTG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VTG, 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 VTG registered?

GL07 VTG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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