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GU07 YLH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

74,920 mi
Last recorded74,920 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU07 YLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 74,920 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 74,919 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2025 74,098 miles

HEADLAMPS DULL.

N/S REAR BRAKE BINDING ON SLIGHTLY, MAY NEED SERVICE.

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED.

REAR TYRES PERISHING ( 2009 DATE ) ADVISE REPLACING.

SUSPENSION CORRODING / BUSHES PERISHING.

Pass 15 Mar 2024 73,902 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHING ( 2009 DATE ADVISE REPLACING )

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING AND SOFT , HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

REAR AXLE BUSHES PERISHING

Fail 5 Mar 2024 73,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHING ( 2009 DATE ADVISE REPLACING )

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING AND SOFT , HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

HEADLAMPS GOING DULL

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

REAR AXLE BUSHES PERISHING

REAR BRAKES MAY NEED SERVICE

Pass 6 Mar 2023 73,059 miles

REAR TYRES PERISHING [ 2009 DATE ]

SUSPENSION CORRODING AND BUSHES PERISHING

Fail 6 Mar 2023 73,059 miles

REAR TYRES PERISHING [ 2009 DATE ]

SUSPENSION CORRODING AND BUSHES PERISHING

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid PIPE SPLIT (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 72,431 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING

SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODING AND BUSH PERISHING

Fail 28 Feb 2022 72,431 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST CORRODING

N/S FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW AND PERISHING ( 2009 DATE )

N/S FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW AND PERISHING ( 2009 DATE )

SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODING AND BUSH PERISHING

Pass 25 Feb 2021 72,019 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING

HAND BRAKE CABLES STARTING TO CORRODE

N/S REAR DOOR STIFF TO OPEN

SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING

Pass 27 Feb 2020 71,192 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING

N/S REAR DOOR STIFF TOO OPEN

Fail 26 Feb 2020 71,192 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure JOINT CLAMP (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING

N/S REAR DOOR STIFF TOO OPEN

Pass 26 Feb 2019 69,983 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

N/S REAR DOOR LOCK STICKING

Pass 27 Feb 2018 68,627 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 68,627 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 67,553 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 66,711 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 65,634 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 65,634 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 63,908 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 62,049 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 62,049 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 60,360 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 57,664 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 54,363 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 YLH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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