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GY07 DLU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,450 mi
Last recorded107,450 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY07 DLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 107,450 miles

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

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 5 Sep 2022 102,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 102,186 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 98,064 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2020 92,999 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 92,996 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 86,454 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 86,454 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 81,707 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing both edges

Fail 31 Aug 2018 81,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing both edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2017 78,685 miles

Engine light on

Rear Condition rear silencer outer skin separated loose

Pass 8 Aug 2016 74,143 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 8 Aug 2016 74,143 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 10 Aug 2015 71,182 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 60,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 50,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Jul 2012 41,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 20 Jul 2012 41,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 28,731 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 28,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 26,412 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 26,412 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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GY07 DLU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel 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 GY07 DLU, 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 GY07 DLU registered?

GY07 DLU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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