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GY07 XBG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,894 mi
Last recorded105,894 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 105,894 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 105,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 92,930 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 92,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 90,616 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 90,615 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 63% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 86,901 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 83,630 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 79,501 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 79,501 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 75,682 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 71,008 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 70,991 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

under covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,297 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 60,485 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 53,317 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 46,093 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 39,781 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 33,024 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 24,709 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 XBG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBG, 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 XBG registered?

GY07 XBG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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