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GV07 ETK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

194,187 mi
Last recorded194,187 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV07 ETK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2023 194,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Chip in windscreen

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

No reverse lights

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fronts perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 185,800 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2022 185,800 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2021 177,520 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 177,520 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever high..

Pass 21 Mar 2020 167,963 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 167,963 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 153,380 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 153,371 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 139,955 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

screenwash pipe split and jetting out from n/s of bonnet

Fail 26 Mar 2018 139,931 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

screenwash pipe split and jetting out from n/s of bonnet

Pass 6 Mar 2017 122,722 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 105,152 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 105,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 87,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear view mirror missing

Pass 22 Mar 2014 75,425 miles

front wishbone rear bushes perishing

nearside rear view mirror broken

reverse light not working

Fail 21 Mar 2014 75,425 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front wishbone rear bushes perishing

nearside rear view mirror broken

reverse light not working

Pass 26 Mar 2013 67,221 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 67,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 54,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 37,797 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 24,051 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,051 miles

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

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

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 ETK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 ETK, 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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GV07 ETK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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