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GR07 VFD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,393 mi
Last recorded57,393 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 57,393 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 57,385 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 51,458 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 51,458 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 49,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 43,269 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 43,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 40,408 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 37,763 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 37,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 33,479 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 27,221 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 21,230 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 16,220 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Sep 2012 16,220 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2011 10,366 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 6,909 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 VFD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 VFD, 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 VFD registered?

GR07 VFD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 August 2007.

Is GR07 VFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR07 VFD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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