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GR07 EOY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,495 mi
Last recorded103,495 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR07 EOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 103,495 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 103,405 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 95,292 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 95,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 91,542 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

advise nsr side lamp not working

Fail 22 Jul 2024 91,542 miles

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

advise nsr side lamp not working

Pass 1 Aug 2023 86,177 miles

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

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

windscreen washer pipe leaking at ns bonnet hinge

Fail 31 Jul 2023 86,177 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

windscreen washer pipe leaking at ns bonnet hinge

Pass 28 Jul 2022 76,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 76,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 65,672 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 53,638 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 53,638 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 46,268 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 45,989 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to distort/wear uneven

Pass 21 May 2018 43,536 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 42,101 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 38,524 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 34,923 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 32,183 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 28,209 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 28,209 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 24,343 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 20,902 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 15,918 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 EOY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EOY, 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 EOY registered?

GR07 EOY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 June 2007.

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