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GU07 FCD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

113,451 mi
Last recorded113,451 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU07 FCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 113,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 10 Jul 2025 109,909 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 109,908 miles

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

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 103,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 103,641 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 101,445 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 101,445 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 98,810 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 98,809 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 98,803 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced mirror repeater lens broken has no forward facing light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Jul 2021 93,135 miles

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

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

brake pad wear warning lamp active

Pass 12 Apr 2019 90,255 miles

amber brake warning light on(pads and fluid level seem to be ok,poss broken wire/faulty sensor).

Fail 11 Apr 2019 90,254 miles

Exhaust system insecure cat to mid section sleeve corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

amber brake warning light on(pads and fluid level seem to be ok,poss broken wire/faulty sensor).

Pass 10 Apr 2018 86,998 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint new sleeve needed (7.1.2)

brake pad wear sensor warning light on

Pass 1 Apr 2017 83,171 miles

185/60R14

Brake wear indicator warning lamp on dash

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

Nearside Rear number plate bulb dim

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 83,171 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

185/60R14

Brake wear indicator warning lamp on dash

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

Nearside Rear number plate bulb dim

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 79,141 miles

Brake wear indicator on dash

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 73,826 miles

coolant leak evident from radiator

front brake discs and pads worn

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread

nearside rear valve stem perished

offside rear tyre 3mm, worn inner edge and nail in tread

Pass 24 Feb 2014 69,350 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 69,350 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 51,305 miles

Steering and suspension components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to rear treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Fail 5 Feb 2013 51,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Steering and suspension components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 2 Feb 2012 37,230 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 29,082 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 20,604 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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GU07 FCD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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