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GV07 LRY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,961 mi
Last recorded84,961 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 84,961 miles

Exhaust flexi worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension beam corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2025 79,860 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 79,857 miles

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

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 73,889 miles

Front Both front drive shaft gaiters are weeping and only just meeting the requirements

Front Exhaust flexi section is in poor condition and is damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2023 69,454 miles

Front Brake discs are worn and lipped

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 64,564 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 60,012 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 55,945 miles

BOTH rear tyres are perishing an starting o split on the shoulder areas

Fail 17 Mar 2020 55,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp aim not moving when level control is used (4.1.5 (a))

BOTH rear tyres are perishing an starting o split on the shoulder areas

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 45,063 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 34,139 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 34,139 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 31,461 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 29,345 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 25,870 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 22,057 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 22,057 miles

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

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

alternator belt cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2013 17,336 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 12,557 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 8,020 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 6,159 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 LRY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 GV07 LRY, 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 LRY registered?

GV07 LRY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 March 2007.

Is GV07 LRY safe to buy?

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