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GR07 ODS

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,244 mi
Last recorded90,244 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 90,244 miles

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

GENERAL CORROSION

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

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

Pass 11 May 2024 86,626 miles

Front Exhaust back box outer shell corroded

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2024 86,626 miles

Front Exhaust back box outer shell corroded

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 83,876 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 83,876 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 79,062 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 70,430 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 70,430 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 68,768 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 63,591 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 63,591 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2017 59,905 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 56,215 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 49,668 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 43,547 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 33,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 13,526 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 13,522 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 20,404 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 Jun 2010 16,205 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 ODS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ODS, 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 ODS registered?

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

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