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GY07 ONV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,004 mi
Last recorded134,004 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY07 ONV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 134,004 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2025 133,985 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 131,029 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2024 131,029 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 122,864 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 122,864 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 116,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 110,991 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 110,991 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 108,019 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 108,002 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 106,014 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 98,258 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 98,256 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 91,995 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 84,492 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 75,797 miles

Engine management light is on

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 66,158 miles

Engine management light is on

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 66,155 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine management light is on

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 53,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 45,221 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 31,720 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 ONV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ONV, 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 ONV registered?

GY07 ONV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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