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GU07 WTW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,024 mi
Last recorded84,024 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU07 WTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 84,024 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 80,655 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle fitted with multiple position lamps lower inop

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jan 2025 80,608 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))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle fitted with multiple position lamps lower inop

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2024 76,238 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 69,941 miles

3x bulbs in high level brake light inop

Offside Front track rod end rubber cracked

Fail 12 Jan 2023 69,932 miles

Nearside 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 Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

3x bulbs in high level brake light inop

Nearside wing repeater lens dirty and damged

Offside Front mirror casing broken

Offside Front track rod end rubber cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2022 66,671 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 65,301 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 65,301 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 64,556 miles

Front wipers smear

both sides wing mirror indicators damaged

very deep cracks in both offside tyres

Fail 16 Jan 2020 64,556 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front wipers smear

both sides wing mirror indicators damaged

very deep cracks in both offside tyres

Pass 15 Jan 2019 62,162 miles

Nearside Front indicator damaged and dirty inside

all bar o/s/f tyres cracked

Fail 8 Jan 2019 62,116 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition flexi pipe (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front indicator damaged and dirty inside

all bar o/s/f tyres cracked

parts of high level brake light inop

Pass 22 Jan 2018 59,875 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre cracked

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside and offside windscreen wipers smearing.

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 55,723 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 51,959 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 51,959 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 48,575 miles

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

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

n/s/f wing mirrow indicator is cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2014 45,268 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 41,722 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 37,701 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 31,101 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 23,593 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 WTW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU07 WTW registered?

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

Is GU07 WTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU07 WTW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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