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GR07 YAF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,721 mi
Last recorded110,721 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR07 YAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 110,721 miles

Offside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 108,885 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 106,771 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 106,771 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))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 104,156 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 98,515 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 93,155 miles

both number plates are in a poor condition

both offside and the nearside front tyre are on 3mm

cut in the nearside tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2020 88,136 miles

front wiper blades worn

front wiper worn

Fail 21 Jul 2020 88,136 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front wiper blades worn

front wiper worn

Pass 30 Jul 2019 82,362 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system becoming corroded/deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2018 75,210 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded/deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2018 75,210 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded/deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2017 68,109 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and wearing slightly out of shape

Offside Rear tyre perished and wearing slightly out of shape

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 61,479 miles

n/s/r Tyre becoming perished/deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2016 61,479 miles

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

n/s/r Tyre becoming perished/deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2015 55,041 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 48,367 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 40,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 33,143 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 23,539 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 13,730 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 YAF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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