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GR07 WVB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,341 mi
Last recorded45,341 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 45,341 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65r14 82h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both axle bush's deteriorating. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 43,341 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jul 2024 41,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 41,370 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))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Pipe from reservoir to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 39,432 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 37,734 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 35,829 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 33,084 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 32,060 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 30,352 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 26,648 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 26,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 25,322 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 23,476 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 6 Aug 2014 21,651 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner side wall cracking offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2013 19,743 miles

STRONG ADVISE offside rear inner tyre side wall cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 18,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Aug 2012 18,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2011 16,135 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 13,898 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 WVB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WVB, 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 WVB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 August 2007.

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