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GX07 TLU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,080 mi
Last recorded79,080 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 79,080 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 79,080 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 72,509 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 65,297 miles

rear direction indicators faded

brake warning lamp illuminated

nearside front brake pad warning loom damaged and temporary repair

Fail 18 Sep 2018 65,297 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside (3.5 (a))

brake warning lamp illuminated

nearside front brake pad warning loom damaged and temporary repair

rear direction indicators faded

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected brake pad warning loom (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 57,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 49,579 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 May 2015 45,606 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 May 2014 41,019 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 35,914 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 24 May 2012 29,529 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 29,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 20,765 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

Pass 27 May 2010 13,837 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 13,794 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 TLU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GX07 TLU, 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 TLU registered?

GX07 TLU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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