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LD07 GKY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,995 mi
Last recorded124,995 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD07 GKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 124,995 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Headlamp beam correctors fitted

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Mar 2021 124,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jul 2019 122,668 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 120,485 miles

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

long travel on handbrake

Pass 29 Aug 2017 112,852 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 112,485 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 99,637 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 99,637 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 84,606 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 72,812 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres feathering on outter edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2013 52,415 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 40,022 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly lipped

o/s/rear tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 26 Aug 2011 32,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front brake discs slightly lipped

o/s/rear tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 29 Oct 2010 26,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

nail in n/s/rear tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2010 22,698 miles

n/s/front tyre worn outer edge

n/s/rear tyre worn outer edge 7 nail in tread

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner egde

Fail 22 Jan 2010 22,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/front tyre worn outer edge

n/s/rear tyre worn outer edge 7 nail in tread

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner egde

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 GKY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LD07 GKY, 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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LD07 GKY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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