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GP07 NFY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,087 mi
Last recorded113,087 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP07 NFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 113,087 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Fail 26 Apr 2018 113,007 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)

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)

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 May 2017 106,255 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wiring damaged

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

Offside Rear foot brake low effort

Offside handbrake low effort

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 27 Apr 2017 106,066 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wiring damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear foot brake low effort

Offside handbrake low effort

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 28 Apr 2016 99,154 miles

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

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

Offside handbrake low effort

brake pad warning light on wiring nsf damaged

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2015 90,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pad warning light on

low effort offside handbrake

low effort offside rear foot brake

nearside front brake pad warning wiring broken

Pass 17 Apr 2014 77,785 miles

both front tyres getrting low wearing on inner edges

brake pad warning light on

nearside front brake pad warning sensor wiring broken

nearside rear tyre getting low wearing outer edge

slight binding nearside rerar brake

Pass 8 Apr 2013 63,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s iner front tyre worn heavy on iner edge, near cord's

o/s iner front tyre worn heavy on iner edge, near cord's

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Apr 2013 63,470 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s iner front tyre worn heavy on iner edge, near cord's

o/s iner front tyre worn heavy on iner edge, near cord's

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2012 53,066 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 45,496 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 37,070 miles

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

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

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

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 NFY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NFY, 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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GP07 NFY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 May 2007.

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