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GP07 WFU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,456 mi
Last recorded132,456 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP07 WFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 132,456 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2020 128,867 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

accident damage to o/s/r corner

Pass 23 Jan 2019 119,783 miles

Nearside Front 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 31 Jan 2018 106,411 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 99,263 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 99,263 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 90,709 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 90,667 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated Broken (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Video camera (8.3.1e)

Mark on windscreen at edge of offside wiper sweep

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

Offside rear brake calliper lever not returning to its stop position

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 2 Mar 2015 82,969 miles

Engine management light on

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 82,969 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine management light on

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 71,177 miles

fuel flap broken but not sharp in the closed position.

n ear side rear tyre wearing low and unevenly on inner edge.

off side front lower arm rear bush seperated/ split to the limit.

Fail 9 Sep 2013 70,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

fuel flap broken but not sharp in the closed position.

n ear side rear tyre wearing low and unevenly on inner edge.

off side front lower arm rear bush seperated/ split to the limit.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 27,282 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2012 57,280 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BRAKE WEAR WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 42,499 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jul 2010 25,047 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 WFU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WFU, 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 WFU registered?

GP07 WFU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 July 2007.

Is GP07 WFU safe to buy?

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