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GR07 HSL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,328 mi
Last recorded79,328 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR07 HSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 79,328 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2022 70,640 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 70,639 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 60,994 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 60,984 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 60,126 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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 3 Oct 2019 56,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 56,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 50,171 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 50,171 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 45,437 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 41,849 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 41,849 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 37,773 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 37,773 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 33,403 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 29,274 miles

Front discs lipped pads close to sensor wires.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 27 Jun 2013 29,274 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front discs lipped pads close to sensor wires.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 22,864 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 22,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 14,870 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 8,277 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 8,062 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 8,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 HSL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HSL, 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 HSL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 June 2007.

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