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GP07 AHU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,291 mi
Last recorded103,291 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP07 AHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 103,291 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 102,606 miles

Nearside Front steering rack small oil leak ?

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 102,606 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front steering rack small oil leak ?

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 98,926 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 94,905 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 94,905 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 89,875 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 89,875 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 81,870 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 73,931 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 67,579 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 67,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 59,635 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

Fail 25 May 2017 59,635 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 26 May 2016 54,181 miles

front brake discs lipped

front tyres tread depths worn low - both 2mm

rear tyres perishing

Fail 26 May 2016 54,181 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

front tyres tread depths worn low - both 2mm

rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Apr 2015 48,382 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2014 44,519 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms rear bushes starting to perish and split

Pass 8 Apr 2013 39,879 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 33,754 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 33,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake pad wear warning light on

Pass 2 Apr 2011 27,938 miles

offside rear tyre worn low on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2010 21,366 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 AHU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GP07 AHU, 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 AHU registered?

GP07 AHU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 April 2007.

Is GP07 AHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP07 AHU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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