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LD07 GKV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

101,950 mi
Last recorded101,950 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD07 GKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 101,950 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 101,946 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen pipe split (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 101,761 miles

Coolant below minimum level

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 101,761 miles

Coolant below minimum level

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid low topped up, pipe is leaking but still providing enough fluid on windscreen to clean (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 101,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 99,611 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 95,640 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 95,640 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 89,770 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 84,764 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 84,764 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 79,541 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 71,587 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pads warning lamp ON

Pass 21 Feb 2017 64,549 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 57,570 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 49,527 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 49,527 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 44,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 44,340 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 38,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 38,749 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,359 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 31,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 24,238 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 17,453 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 17,453 miles

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

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

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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LD07 GKV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LD07 GKV, 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 LD07 GKV registered?

LD07 GKV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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The MOT history for LD07 GKV shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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