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GX07 LDC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

88,760 mi
Last recorded88,760 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX07 LDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 88,760 miles

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

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 28 Jun 2025 86,775 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases only just passed the lambda emissions limit (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2025 86,775 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases only just passed the lambda emissions limit (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 84,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 82,846 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 82,846 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

washers poor

Pass 8 Jul 2022 78,018 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated [at both sides @ upper / lower] (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 78,018 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated [at both sides @ upper / lower] (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 74,078 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 74,073 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases [blow at front flexible section] (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 71,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

nearside outer cv gaiter smeared with grease

Pass 9 Jul 2019 68,050 miles

exhaust flexi in poor condition

grease at nearside outer c.v boot

nearside headlamp damage

rear tyres perished

Fail 2 Jul 2019 68,041 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits model type 9N3 engine code BDM (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust flexi in poor condition

grease at nearside outer c.v boot

nearside front brake pad warning sensor wiring damaged and lamp illuminated

nearside headlamp damage

nearside rear lower position lamp not working

offside number plate lamp not working

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Jul 2018 61,064 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 55,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp lose and small leak on front pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 55,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp lose and small leak on front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 52,156 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 48,032 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 43,319 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 36,769 miles

grease at nearside c.v boot

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 8 Jul 2013 36,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

grease at nearside c.v boot

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 2 Jul 2012 29,778 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 20,064 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 15,098 miles

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

both front tyres worn heavy on edges tread not cut as deep

nearside front tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 29 Jun 2010 15,098 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn heavy on edges tread not cut as deep

nearside front tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

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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GX07 LDC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GX07 LDC, 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 GX07 LDC registered?

GX07 LDC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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