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H17 GMB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,226 mi
Last recorded69,226 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 GMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 69,226 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 67,574 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 67,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 63,993 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 63,915 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 60,572 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 60,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2021 58,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 5 Aug 2021 58,482 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 Aug 2020 55,507 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 52,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 50,007 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 47,253 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 44,212 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 39,042 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 39,042 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 32,678 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 27,032 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 20,717 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 13,682 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 11,731 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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H17 GMB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 H17 GMB, 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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H17 GMB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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