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GR07 ODL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,908 mi
Last recorded143,908 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR07 ODL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 143,908 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking brake only 19%

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Jan 2022 143,906 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking brake only 19%

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2021 130,962 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 27 Jan 2021 130,960 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (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 29 Jul 2019 100,957 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 100,957 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 82,986 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 1 Aug 2017 77,982 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 77,860 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 70,490 miles

Exhaust downpipe flexible section is worn and has slight leak of exhaust gases

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight free play found coming from the steering arm inner ball joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front brake disc backing plate is corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2016 70,490 miles

Exhaust downpipe flexible section is worn and has slight leak of exhaust gases

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre section mounting not supporting system at all. System was insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight free play found coming from the steering arm inner ball joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front brake disc backing plate is corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 61,342 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 61,256 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight movement in o/s rack end

Pass 25 Jul 2014 47,596 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 32,107 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 32,107 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 31,067 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 22,356 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 18,325 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 13,704 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 ODL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ODL, 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 ODL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 June 2007.

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