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GX07 LPY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,144 mi
Last recorded114,144 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 114,144 miles

H/LAMPS GETTING POOR

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGE

Offside REAR END BODY SILL CORRODED (COSMETIC OVER COVER)URGENT

Offside Rear LAMP DAMAGED

Offside Rear TYRE VERY PERISHED URGENT

Fail 3 Jan 2024 114,143 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

H/LAMPS GETTING POOR

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGE

Offside REAR END BODY SILL CORRODED (COSMETIC OVER COVER)URGENT

Offside Rear LAMP DAMAGED

Offside Rear TYRE VERY PERISHED URGENT

Pass 12 Jan 2023 104,194 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear LAMP DAMAGED

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Fail 9 Jan 2023 104,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear LAMP DAMAGED

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Pass 14 Jan 2022 102,532 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer 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 Rear TYRE PERISHED

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured X 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 102,530 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer 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 Rear TYRE PERISHED

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured X 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 100,009 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 100,009 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 84,095 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 72,823 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 66,053 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 66,050 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 59,000 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 58,915 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 58,864 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM FLEX AREA OUTER CASING DAMAGED

N/S/R DOOR DOSE NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE, EVEN WITH CENTRAL LOCKING

O/S/F TYRE BALD INNER EDGES

TRACKING NEEDED UNEVEN WEAR ON TYRE

Pass 9 Jul 2014 51,439 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 46,785 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 46,783 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 38,874 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2012 38,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 27,718 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 20,269 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

nearside front lower arm rear bush detiorating

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 LPY 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 63.6%.

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 LPY, 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 LPY registered?

GX07 LPY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 August 2007.

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The MOT history for GX07 LPY shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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