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GU07 YKB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

109,357 mi
Last recorded109,357 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU07 YKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 109,357 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 93,286 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 79,027 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 63,519 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

multi vee belt condition

Pass 26 Oct 2021 48,129 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 41,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 41,611 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 36,880 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 34,961 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 31,400 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 28,074 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 25,373 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 21,925 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 21,911 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 18,446 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 16,057 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 15,281 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 12,862 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 YKB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YKB, 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 YKB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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