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GV07 EFJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

77,055 mi
Last recorded77,055 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV07 EFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 77,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output also headlamp aim pattern slightly weak (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 77,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output also headlamp aim pattern slightly weak (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 70,866 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 64,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 61,146 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 61,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective fading and has water in headlight (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 60,213 miles

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

Water in offside headlight

Fail 3 Nov 2021 60,213 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Water in offside headlight

Pass 12 Nov 2020 58,878 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 57,556 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 55,603 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 55,603 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2017 54,684 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 10 Nov 2017 54,684 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 9 Nov 2016 52,411 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 52,411 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 50,618 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 50,618 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 48,099 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 45,148 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 43,340 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 40,309 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 40,309 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 35,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre on 2mm and worn on inner and outer edges. Requires replacement asap

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre on 1.6mm and worn on inner and outer edges. Requires replacement asap

Offside mirror indicator cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2010 35,905 miles

Nearside front tyre on 2mm and worn on inner and outer edges. Requires replacement asap

Offside front tyre on 1.6mm and worn on inner and outer edges. Requires replacement asap

Offside mirror indicator cracked

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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GV07 EFJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc 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 GV07 EFJ, 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 GV07 EFJ registered?

GV07 EFJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 March 2007.

Is GV07 EFJ safe to buy?

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