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HD07 GZW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

125,739 mi
Last recorded125,739 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD07 GZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 125,739 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 125,731 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH SIDES AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 120,510 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 120,503 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 117,918 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 117,918 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking near rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 114,658 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 114,656 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 110,990 miles

Parking brake level has very little reserve travel

Pass 2 Jul 2018 104,992 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 104,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected MIRROR (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 98,825 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 92,532 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 92,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 86,438 miles

nearside rear lower side light bulb not working

offside rear tyre perished with a nail to the center tred

Fail 1 Jul 2015 86,436 miles

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

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

nearside rear lower side light bulb not working

offside rear tyre perished with a nail to the center tred

Pass 30 Jun 2014 80,298 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 80,298 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2013 74,387 miles

front discs worn

Fail 27 Jun 2013 74,386 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

front discs worn

Pass 20 Jun 2012 68,539 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front rear wishbone bushes split

wipers poor

Pass 30 Jun 2011 63,114 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 57,217 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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HD07 GZW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HD07 GZW, 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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HD07 GZW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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