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GV07 LSL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,326 mi
Last recorded151,326 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV07 LSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 151,326 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 151,279 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 144,971 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 144,970 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2021 141,308 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 135,825 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 135,824 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60 r14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2019 124,563 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

reverse lights not working

Pass 4 Apr 2018 112,260 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 112,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 101,551 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 101,510 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 90,586 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 90,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60r14 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 70,570 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 70,569 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 55,757 miles

both rear tyres perrished.

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing.

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Fail 28 Mar 2013 55,757 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perrished.

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing.

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,118 miles

front brake pads getting low.

n/s/r tyre perrished.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 35,379 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 LSL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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