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GR07 DDV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,359 mi
Last recorded60,359 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR07 DDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 60,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 60,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 6.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 58,222 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and pressure low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2023 56,010 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 56,010 miles

Nearside Front 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 1 Sep 2022 53,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2022 53,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2021 50,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside door mirror casing damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2020 48,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 45,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chips in windscreen outside zone 'a' less than 40mm

Fail 4 Sep 2019 45,039 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chips in windscreen outside zone 'a' less than 40mm

Pass 31 Aug 2018 40,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

chip in windscreen

front no plate cracked

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 13 Sep 2017 37,227 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate cracked

slight leak from n/s/f shock absorber

Fail 13 Sep 2017 37,227 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate cracked

slight leak from n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 25 May 2016 32,243 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 28,070 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 24,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Fail 5 Jun 2013 20,423 miles

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf brake backing plate slightly corded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 20,423 miles

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf brake backing plate slightly corded

Pass 22 May 2012 17,700 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 15,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2010 12,647 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GR07 DDV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 GR07 DDV, 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 GR07 DDV registered?

GR07 DDV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 June 2007.

Is GR07 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR07 DDV 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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