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GP07 RPO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

100,001 mi
Last recorded100,001 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP07 RPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 100,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 31 Jan 2025 94,214 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 90,867 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 81,583 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 64,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 58,560 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 48,237 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 48,237 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 46,234 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 44,246 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light is on

Pass 12 Oct 2016 41,781 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 39,446 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 39,446 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 36,997 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 34,265 miles

front tyres worn low on shoulders

Pass 15 Oct 2012 29,400 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 27,300 miles

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2011 20,762 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 15,422 miles

Nearside Front 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 RPO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RPO, 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 RPO registered?

GP07 RPO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is GP07 RPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP07 RPO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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