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GY07 DOA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

119,821 mi
Last recorded119,821 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY07 DOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 119,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 119,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 114,977 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 109,827 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 109,827 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 104,040 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cracks in the rubber boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 104,040 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall 18560r1482H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cracks in the rubber boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 100,486 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls have cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls have cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tread (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 100,486 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls have cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls have cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge of tread not repairable 185/60R1482H

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tread (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 96,550 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 96,548 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear wiper faulty and washer not working

Pass 17 Jun 2020 93,366 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 89,726 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessive wear advise tyre and wheel alignment (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 89,949 miles

Front exhaust flexible coupling is deteriorated. Secure and no leaks at present.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of of oil on upper casing. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension bump stops are deteriorated.

Fail 16 May 2019 89,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front exhaust flexible coupling is deteriorated. Secure and no leaks at present.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of of oil on upper casing. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension bump stops are deteriorated.

Pass 9 May 2018 86,556 miles

Front exhaust flexible coupling is starting to deteriorate. Secure and no leaks at present

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 82,993 miles

Coolant leak Nearside radiator area

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 77,402 miles

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

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

Front exhaust flexible coupling is starting to deteriorate.

Fail 31 May 2016 77,402 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front exhaust flexible coupling is starting to deteriorate.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 72,808 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 63,382 miles

Coolant leak

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 12 Mar 2013 54,685 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 54,685 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,882 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 35,496 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,630 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 DOA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DOA, 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 DOA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 March 2007.

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