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GP07 AFE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

33,077 mi
Last recorded33,077 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP07 AFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 33,077 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 33,077 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 29,484 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 24,401 miles

switch taped over on dash

Fail 20 Feb 2024 24,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

switch taped over on dash

Pass 17 Jul 2023 21,687 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 17,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing @ limit also 15 years old so advise replacing for safety (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour lens deteriorated (4.2.3 (a) (i))

floor covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2021 15,206 miles

Offside Rear light cluster lamp deteriorated.

Fail 2 Aug 2021 15,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear light cluster lamp deteriorated.

Pass 18 Jun 2020 14,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit and would advise replacing very soon for safety (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

floor covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2019 14,333 miles

floor covers fitted

rear washer inoperative

Pass 23 Mar 2018 13,875 miles

belly pan fitted. Also o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Mar 2017 13,322 miles

floor covers fitted

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

slight play o/s inner rack area

Pass 30 Mar 2016 12,855 miles

floor covers fitted

n/s/r tyre starting to crack/deteriorate

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Pass 24 Mar 2015 12,286 miles

Aux belt slightly perished and cracked

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r tyre cracked and perished

O/s/r tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 12,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Aux belt slightly perished and cracked

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r tyre cracked and perished

O/s/r tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall (must be close to cords)

o/s/f tyre cracked and perished

Pass 7 Mar 2014 11,674 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to perrish

slight play just starting o/s inner rack joint

Pass 6 Mar 2013 10,649 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers head rest missing at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2012 10,144 miles

floor covers fitted

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged but not yet to any fail criteria.Check soon replace when needed

Pass 28 Mar 2011 9,396 miles

both contor flashers cracked but not affecting light output

both wing mirrors deteriated but not seriousley afecting view to rear

floor covers fitted n/s and o/s

Pass 11 Mar 2010 8,492 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

o/s mirror glass cracked

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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GP07 AFE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 GP07 AFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP07 AFE registered?

GP07 AFE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is GP07 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP07 AFE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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