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GR07 WLL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,022 mi
Last recorded168,022 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR07 WLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 168,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2024 168,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 154,396 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 143,471 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 143,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 133,513 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 131,516 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 126,851 miles

exhaust system has minor leak

oil leak

service light on

Pass 25 Jul 2018 114,179 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and near legal limit

Fail 25 Jul 2018 114,179 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edges and near legal limit

Pass 21 Jul 2017 102,632 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 102,632 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 91,143 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 91,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brakes low reading

Pass 14 Jul 2015 75,199 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 75,199 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 65,554 miles

front w/wipers poor

offside rear bottom side light not working

Pass 23 Jul 2013 55,851 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 46,883 miles

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 13 Jul 2011 32,942 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 27,012 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 WLL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WLL, 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 WLL registered?

GR07 WLL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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