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GR07 ODU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,726 mi
Last recorded104,726 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR07 ODU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 104,726 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 96,802 miles

Front brake pads worn very {on there min limit}

Front number plate damaged

Nearside head lamp unit securing mounts damaged {unit loose}

Offside front tyre tread worn very low & heavy on its inner edges

Fail 21 Aug 2017 96,800 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split around its securing clip! (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake pads worn very {on there min limit}

Front number plate damaged

Nearside head lamp unit securing mounts damaged {unit loose}

Offside front tyre tread worn very low & heavy on its inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2016 89,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F HEAD LIGHT LENSE FITTING BROKEN

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Fail 21 Jul 2016 89,118 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Pass 5 Aug 2015 81,261 miles

exhaust system corroded in places

front no plate cracked

n/s/f track rod end gaiter perished

Fail 4 Aug 2015 81,245 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust system corroded in places

front no plate cracked

n/s/f track rod end gaiter perished

Pass 7 Aug 2014 69,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot catch warning light is on

engine vibration / clutch judder

steering pas pipe damp

track rod end gaiters are perished

Pass 6 Sep 2013 58,884 miles

all wipers aged / noisy

Fail 5 Sep 2013 55,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 55,527 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 43,565 miles

front brakes release slightly uneven

Fail 15 Jun 2012 45,293 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release slightly uneven

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 31 May 2011 34,477 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 25,853 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 ODU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ODU, 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 ODU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 July 2007.

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