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GU07 YLE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,292 mi
Last recorded71,292 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU07 YLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 71,292 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 64,855 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

drivers seat back rest mechanism not working as intended

Fail 7 Mar 2025 64,855 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

drivers seat back rest mechanism not working as intended

Pass 8 Mar 2024 59,136 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 59,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 51,446 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 50,554 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 49,695 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 49,695 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 44,730 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 47,300 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 44,544 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 42,000 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 38,762 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 35,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 31,861 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 28,947 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 26,248 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,881 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 23,881 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 21,449 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 YLE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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