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GU07 CRX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,085 mi
Last recorded139,085 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU07 CRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 139,085 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 139,085 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 137,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side ( corroded ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 136,172 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 135,649 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 135,242 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 134,839 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 129,954 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 126,235 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 123,954 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 118,197 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 117,884 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 113,248 miles

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Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid low level

nearside rear brake binding but not excessive

offside headlamp mounting bracket broken

offside rear brake binding but not excessive

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 6 Feb 2014 113,248 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid low level

nearside rear brake binding but not excessive

offside headlamp mounting bracket broken

offside rear brake binding but not excessive

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Feb 2013 99,138 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 99,138 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 82,661 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 61,925 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre perishing cracking to side wall

Pass 24 Feb 2010 44,107 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 43,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GU07 CRX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU07 CRX, 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 GU07 CRX registered?

GU07 CRX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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