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GV07 WTC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

120,616 mi
Last recorded120,616 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV07 WTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 120,616 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four slightly 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sump pan corroded misting oil

underlay corrosion

Pass 14 May 2025 118,711 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 117,051 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 109,364 miles

Front and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Nov 2023 109,364 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Nov 2022 98,036 miles

exhaust in rusty condition

slight perishing to n/s/r axle bush

undertray fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2022 98,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust in rusty condition

slight perishing to n/s/r axle bush

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2021 80,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 77,682 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 77,682 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 64,798 miles

Handbrake slightly high

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

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 56,267 miles

both rear tyres are starting to perish

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2017 55,835 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear tyres are starting to perish

offside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2016 54,375 miles

Front nearside and offside brake discs scored/corroded/worn

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre tread wearing out on inner edge

Rear nearside and offside tyres perished but not exposing inner cords

Fail 24 Feb 2016 54,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front nearside and offside brake discs scored/corroded/worn

Front nearside and offside track control arm bushes incorrectly fitted

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre tread wearing out on inner edge

Rear nearside and offside tyres perished but not exposing inner cords

Pass 2 Apr 2015 53,053 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 51,242 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 49,251 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 48,128 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 48,128 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,329 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 24,646 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 WTC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WTC, 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 WTC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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