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GX07 LGC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,072 mi
Last recorded135,072 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX07 LGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2025 135,072 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (outer skin) hole visible strong advisory (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 120,890 miles

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

vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2024 120,890 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2023 113,999 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 113,993 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced nearside sill area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 107,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 107,546 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 103,242 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 101,314 miles

corrosion ns sill

Fail 5 Aug 2020 101,313 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 96,153 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 85,913 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 73,608 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 64,241 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 58,628 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 45,578 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 45,567 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 34,301 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 29,380 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,254 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 17,465 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2010 17,465 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

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 LGC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LGC, 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 LGC registered?

GX07 LGC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 June 2007.

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