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GY07 DMX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,391 mi
Last recorded122,391 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY07 DMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 122,391 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 109,522 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 109,522 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 105,377 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 both sides boots deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre over 10 yrs old(2007). 185/60/R14 82T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil + worn & weak. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated/defective.

Pass 16 Mar 2021 99,169 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Change it soon. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Reverse light not working.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 99,169 miles

Rear Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play Excessive travel. (1.1.1 (b))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Change it soon. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Reverse light not working.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 94,690 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Reverse lamp not working

Windscreen washers supply pipe leak

Fail 21 Feb 2020 94,690 miles

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

Offside 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 light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Reverse lamp not working

Windscreen washers supply pipe leak

Pass 22 Feb 2019 86,874 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 77,869 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing Uneven

Handbrake Travel High

O/S/F Door Mirror Damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2018 77,745 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi part of catalyst broken. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on the outer edge. 1856014

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 66,960 miles

Front Exhaust "flexi" section deteriorated

Front Wipers worn -Aero

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Feb 2017 66,960 miles

Front Exhaust "flexi" section deteriorated

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Wipers worn -Aero

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 55,986 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 49,154 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 43,655 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 38,233 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 38,233 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)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 31,031 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 25,319 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 19,851 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 DMX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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