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GR07 OEA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,467 mi
Last recorded156,467 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR07 OEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 156,467 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slight slit

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 156,467 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slight slit

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 135,092 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 121,080 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 106,708 miles

unable to carry out correct check on rear seatbelts as the rear seats are full of items.

Fail 27 Dec 2018 106,707 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on osf bottom arm is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

unable to carry out correct check on rear seatbelts as the rear seats are full of items.

Pass 2 Jan 2018 94,523 miles

rear wiper insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Dec 2016 79,786 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 23 Dec 2016 79,442 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush missing. (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 68,122 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 57,690 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 57,689 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 51,511 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 42,807 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 42,807 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 2 Jan 2012 32,952 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 2 Jan 2012 32,952 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 15,087 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 OEA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OEA, 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 OEA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 July 2007.

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