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GP07 UWU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

54,097 mi
Last recorded54,097 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP07 UWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 54,097 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 43,623 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 43,623 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 42,081 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 42,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2017 39,809 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 39,804 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 35,403 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 31,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2014 22,851 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 22,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

impact damage to front alloy wheels

o/s/f console bush perished & split

outer sidewall damage/perishing to n/s/f tyre

Pass 8 May 2013 17,825 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 17,825 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

nail in n/s/r tyre punctured

n/s & o/s/f console bushes perished & cracking

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

o/s/r wheel starting to bind

Pass 27 Apr 2012 14,318 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 10,689 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 7,482 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 7,482 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 UWU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UWU, 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 UWU registered?

GP07 UWU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 May 2007.

Is GP07 UWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP07 UWU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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