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GY07 DVT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,851 mi
Last recorded157,851 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY07 DVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 157,851 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

general under body corrosion

hand brake not locked may need adjustment

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2021 144,098 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 137,587 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 137,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 131,202 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 131,018 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment hand brake has no reserve travel (1.1.15 (f))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside rear brake is slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nearside tail lamp flashing with indicator (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 121,549 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 109,157 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 101,613 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 101,613 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 97,674 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2013 89,556 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 82,075 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 78,893 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 52,560 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 DVT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DVT, 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 DVT registered?

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

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