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GP07 RGU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,130 mi
Last recorded97,130 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 97,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 97,129 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 90,750 miles

lip to front brake discs

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Oct 2023 84,704 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s front tyre perishing and on 3.5m

Fail 4 Oct 2023 84,702 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s front tyre perishing and on 3.5m

Pass 10 Oct 2022 78,528 miles

lip to front brake discs

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

rear indicators starting to fade

Pass 11 Oct 2021 74,531 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 74,529 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 69,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2020 69,146 miles

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

Offside 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bottom arm (rear) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front bottom arms corroding

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s wing mirror glass missing

oil leak

slight play to n/s front bottom arm (rear) bush

Pass 30 Sep 2019 62,093 miles

o/s front bottom arm (rear) bush slightly split and has slight play

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2019 62,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s front bottom arm (rear) bush slightly split and has slight play

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2018 47,591 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and perishing o/s dot code 2007 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 41,670 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 41,670 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Both lower bushes worn both sides (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 36,771 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 30,086 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 25,740 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 19,792 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 12,019 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 11,336 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 10,002 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 8,331 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 RGU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP07 RGU registered?

GP07 RGU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 May 2007.

Is GP07 RGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP07 RGU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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