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GV07 ESU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,401 mi
Last recorded29,401 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 29,401 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 29,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted at VTS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted at VTS (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 28,864 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 28,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 27,850 miles

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Pass 25 Mar 2022 27,552 miles

Nearside front tyre edges worn (1856014

Offside front tyre edges worn (1856014

Fail 23 Mar 2022 27,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre edges worn (1856014

Offside front tyre edges worn (1856014

Pass 12 Mar 2021 27,343 miles

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

front tyres edges worn (1856014

undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 26,703 miles

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

front tyres edges worn (1856014

undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2019 25,938 miles

covers fitted to under body components

front tyres edges worn (1856014

Pass 27 Mar 2018 25,722 miles

moisture around offside front brake pipe and brake flexi hose

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge (1856014

under trays/covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 24,133 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 23,362 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 19,967 miles

slight play in os steering arm joint

Pass 8 Apr 2014 14,429 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 14,204 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 14,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre sidewall strting to split, not yet exposing plies

Pass 9 Feb 2012 9,991 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 7,309 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 5,649 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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GV07 ESU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GV07 ESU, 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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What year was GV07 ESU registered?

GV07 ESU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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