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GY07 DLZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

131,642 mi
Last recorded131,642 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY07 DLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 131,642 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 131,642 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 126,703 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 98,976 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 93,685 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 85,349 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 83,999 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 83,999 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 81,305 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on rear exhaust box

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2019 74,055 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 74,055 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 70,809 miles

all suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2017 65,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

all brake hose ferrules rusty

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 61,290 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear shocker cover loose

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

back box outer skin corroding

engine cover and undertrays fitted

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2016 61,290 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear shocker cover loose

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

back box outer skin corroding

engine cover and undertrays fitted

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2015 56,508 miles

offside front tyre worn uneven

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 10 Mar 2015 56,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn uneven

offside rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 18 Mar 2014 50,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 50,148 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 44,975 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 38,521 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 30,210 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 22,991 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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GY07 DLZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GY07 DLZ, 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 DLZ registered?

GY07 DLZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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