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GP07 AFK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,540 mi
Last recorded87,540 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP07 AFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 87,540 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 84,638 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 84,636 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 77,610 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 73,318 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 70,756 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 70,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 68,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 67,972 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 65,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 61,626 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 59,089 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)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Mar 2016 55,818 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 51,837 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 51,837 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 46,925 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,928 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,364 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 32,363 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 24,814 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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GP07 AFK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AFK, 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 GP07 AFK registered?

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

Is GP07 AFK safe to buy?

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