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GR07 PJV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,095 mi
Last recorded102,095 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR07 PJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 102,095 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust blow front pipe

no rear wiper

oil on min

osf mirror indecator damage but still working

passanger seat does not recline but in up right position

washer pipe split fluid getting to screen advise repair

Pass 6 Apr 2020 97,905 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

windscreen washer pipe appears to be leaking

Fail 6 Apr 2020 97,905 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge quite worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

windscreen washer pipe appears to be leaking

Pass 17 Apr 2019 91,445 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

the engine oil level is currently low

the offside rear road wheel is noisy when rotated. It sounds like the brake drum is rubbing against the back plate

Pass 6 Apr 2018 86,226 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

the offside front tyre tread is heavily worn on the inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2017 80,987 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

exhaust deteriating

oil level close to min advise top up

Fail 20 Apr 2017 80,987 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust deteriating

oil level close to min advise top up

Pass 25 Apr 2016 73,600 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 8 May 2015 68,385 miles

Offside rear bump stop perishing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear bump stop perishing

Nearside rear tyre cracking in and around the tread

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 8 May 2015 68,385 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear bump stop perishing

Nearside rear tyre cracking in and around the tread

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear bump stop perishing

Pass 27 May 2014 61,162 miles

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

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 29 May 2013 52,437 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 52,437 miles

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

handbrake travel high

o/s/f mirror indicator cracked serviceable @ time of test

Pass 1 Jun 2012 44,082 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,060 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 26,499 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 26,499 miles

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

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 PJV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PJV, 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 PJV registered?

GR07 PJV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 July 2007.

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