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GP07 UWV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,905 mi
Last recorded57,905 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 57,905 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 56,009 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorber gaiters/bump stops deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2023 54,211 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorber gaiters/bump stops deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2022 52,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber gaiters/bump stops deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2021 50,400 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear section joining sleeve clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber gaiter/bump stop deteriorated

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 48,924 miles

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

both rear shock absorber gaitors / bump stops deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2020 48,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear shock absorber gaitors / bump stops deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2019 46,371 miles

185/60/14/82h michelin

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and perishing/advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside rear shock absorber gaitor/bump stop deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2019 46,371 miles

185/60/14/82h michelin

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and perishing/advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

offside rear shock absorber gaitor/bump stop deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2018 43,578 miles

nearside front tyre perishing and worn close to limit

offside rear shock absorber gaitor / bump stop deteriorated

wiper blades poor

Fail 15 May 2018 43,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

185/60/14/82h

nearside front tyre perishing and worn close to limit

offside rear shock absorber gaitor / bump stop deteriorated

strong advisory that the front brake pads are worn to limit/wear indicator light on

wear lip on front brake discs

wiper blades poor

Pass 13 May 2017 40,866 miles

185/60/14/82t

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre close to limit and perishing

offside rear shock absorber gaitor detached from top mounting

reverse light not working

Fail 13 May 2017 40,866 miles

185/60/14/82t

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre close to limit and perishing

offside rear shock absorber gaitor detached from top mounting

reverse light not working

Pass 19 May 2016 37,815 miles

185/60/14/82h michelin

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear shock absorber gaitor deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2016 37,815 miles

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

185/60/14/82h michelin

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

offside rear shock absorber gaitor deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2015 35,350 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres starting to perish

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 15 May 2014 32,129 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 27,502 miles

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 30 Apr 2012 22,965 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 22,863 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,331 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 10 May 2010 15,299 miles

Slight damage to n/s wing mirror indicator unit.

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 UWV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UWV, 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 UWV registered?

GP07 UWV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 May 2007.

Is GP07 UWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP07 UWV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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