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GY07 RUA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,378 mi
Last recorded137,378 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2025 137,378 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 133,769 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 133,769 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2024 133,709 miles

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

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 126,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre edges

Pass 7 Jan 2022 118,772 miles

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 22 Dec 2020 110,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 110,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 97,687 miles

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

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

shields

Pass 25 May 2018 88,529 miles

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

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

shields

Pass 30 May 2017 81,669 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 30 May 2017 81,669 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to exhaust system

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 76,559 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Damage to exhaust front pipe

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,512 miles

One high level brake light segment not working

Pass 21 Mar 2014 66,578 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 66,578 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 62,635 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 62,635 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 56,988 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 56,988 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 50,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2010 44,765 miles

Both front console bushes cracked

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 RUA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RUA, 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 RUA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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