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GL07 XWF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,116 mi
Last recorded108,116 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 XWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 108,116 miles

exhaust flexi

slight play drivers side inner steering arm

Fail 22 Sep 2025 108,116 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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

exhaust flexi

slight play drivers side inner steering arm

Pass 14 Aug 2024 105,007 miles

Central Front Lower Transmission mount deteriorated.

Central Very minor exhaust gas leak from middle pipe

Front Oil leak, but not excessive very slight leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 104,901 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Central Front Lower Transmission mount deteriorated.

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 100,906 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 100,892 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 97,652 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 83,037 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 79,239 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 79,231 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp insecure both headlight (4.1.1 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Reversing lamp not working

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 76,150 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 76,150 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 72,248 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 69,878 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 69,878 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 67,676 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 65,795 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 65,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 63,794 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 63,794 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 61,120 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 61,120 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 57,324 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 52,682 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks all around outer sidewall, not quite to cords as yet.

Fail 1 Jul 2011 52,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres have cracks all around outer sidewall, not quite to cords as yet.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 47,443 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)

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 XWF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XWF, 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 XWF registered?

GL07 XWF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 July 2007.

Is GL07 XWF safe to buy?

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