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GP07 NLY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

70,900 mi
Last recorded70,900 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP07 NLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 70,900 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

brake pad light on

Fail 6 Nov 2025 70,887 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

brake pad light on

Pass 11 Oct 2024 69,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 69,351 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 65,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 65,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 56,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 56,236 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 48,575 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 48,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald rubber perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald rubber perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 38,110 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 26,907 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 26,907 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 24,532 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front 3mm Also Worn Inner Shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 22,602 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 19,968 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 19,386 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 17,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 17,939 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 15,729 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 13,495 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 11,763 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 NLY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NLY, 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 NLY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 April 2007.

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