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GX07 LGV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

171,190 mi
Last recorded171,190 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX07 LGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 171,190 miles

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

damage to o/s mirror unit and repeater lamp

front fog lamps cracked

n/s/f outer cv boot deteriorating

Pass 20 Jun 2025 164,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 164,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Unable to check levelling device operation (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint between centre silencer and centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn, and significantly worn on inside edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn, and significantly worn on inside edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 160,438 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 158,624 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 158,624 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 157,048 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

O/S Washer jet Blocked

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 26 Mar 2021 155,963 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 155,952 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 155,375 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 155,371 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 153,919 miles

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

Windscreen has damage in the swept area

Pass 12 Jul 2017 137,413 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside ans offside (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear nearside and offside security of shockabsorber covers

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

exhaust has a minor leak and slightly corroded

horn tone

Fail 12 Jul 2017 137,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven lazy action (3.7.B.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside ans offside (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear nearside and offside security of shockabsorber covers

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

exhaust has a minor leak and slightly corroded

horn tone

Pass 15 Jul 2016 120,994 miles

Front both tyres bald on inner tread and nearside front minor injuries

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear both tyres minor injuries

Rear security of nearside and offside shockabsorber covers

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 120,994 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front both tyres bald on inner tread and nearside front minor injuries

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear both tyres minor injuries

Rear security of nearside and offside shockabsorber covers

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 104,049 miles

injuries in windscreen

security of nsr and osr shockabsorber covers

sticker residue on ns and os headlamps

Fail 4 Aug 2015 104,047 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

damage to nsf brake pad wiring

front of exhaust for minor leak and exhaust corroded

injuries in windscreen

nsf and osf brake discs wearing and lipped

nsf and osf tyres bald on inner tread and tread wearing low across centre 3\4

security of nsr and osr shockabsorber covers

sticker residue on ns and os headlamps

warning lamps on instrument panel

Pass 29 Aug 2014 88,488 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 29 Aug 2014 88,488 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Sep 2013 73,309 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 54,643 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 29 Jul 2011 37,080 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 37,080 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 20,556 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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GX07 LGV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LGV, 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 LGV registered?

GX07 LGV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 August 2007.

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