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GP07 RDU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,436 mi
Last recorded93,436 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 93,436 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 93,436 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 81,782 miles

SERVIE SPANNER LIGHT ON.

Fail 18 Dec 2023 81,782 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH FRONT TYRES ON INNER EDGE.(REQS TRACKING) SIZE 185/60/R14. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

SERVIE SPANNER LIGHT ON.

Pass 13 Dec 2022 76,962 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 72,404 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 71,214 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 64,812 miles

REQS TRACKING

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres perished and cracked on walls and tread SIZE 185/60/R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 64,812 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres worn on inner edge plus perished and cracked on walls (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

REQS TRACKING

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres perished and cracked on walls and tread SIZE 185/60/R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 59,505 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres plus perished and cracked on side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 55,743 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 8 Dec 2017 55,743 miles

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

front brake disc lipped

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 12 Dec 2016 50,326 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 50,326 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,538 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 42,630 miles

nearside wing mirror damaged slight (repeater and glass)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 38,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside door mirror glass is damaged slightly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 33,185 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 28,146 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 22,967 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 16,872 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 RDU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 RDU, 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 RDU registered?

GP07 RDU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 April 2007.

Is GP07 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP07 RDU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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