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GR07 JKV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,928 mi
Last recorded93,928 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 93,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 90,108 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 84,927 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 79,098 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 72,888 miles

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

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

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

full under body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2021 68,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 63,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush partially split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 63,842 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both headlamps (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 58,949 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 58,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 53,792 miles

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

full under body covers / trays fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2016 49,874 miles

Underbody covers / shields fitted restricting visual inspection

Fail 13 Jul 2016 49,874 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Underbody covers / shields fitted restricting visual inspection

both front tyres worn inner edges

coolant leak nearside front area

Pass 17 Jun 2015 46,008 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,454 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 44,452 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 42,713 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,538 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 37,634 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 35,201 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 35,199 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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 JKV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GR07 JKV registered?

GR07 JKV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is GR07 JKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR07 JKV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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