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GR07 EOT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,602 mi
Last recorded55,602 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR07 EOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 55,602 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 55,290 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Washer pipe leaking at bonnet hinge- however still sufficient amount getting to screen

Pass 1 Nov 2023 54,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 54,580 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 53,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged missing-n/s ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 50,656 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 50,655 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 49,018 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 45,386 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 45,386 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 43,447 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 43,445 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 41,427 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 41,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 39,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2015 36,654 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres badly cracked in tread and on sidewall, but no cords visable

Pass 11 Jun 2015 36,654 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres badly cracked in tread and on sidewall, but no cords visable

Pass 19 Jun 2014 34,318 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 34,318 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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 20 Jun 2013 31,697 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 31,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2012 27,850 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 21,758 miles

offside front tyre sidewalls in poor condition

slight damage to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 8 Jun 2010 14,553 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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GR07 EOT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EOT, 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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GR07 EOT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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