Volkswagen Polo
Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc
V7 GWJMOT history
V7 GWJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 94,939 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 94,939 mi
- At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,075 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V7 GWJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 3 Sept 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V7 GWJ was last recorded at 94,939 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 94,936 miles · 10 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 5,075 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,939 miles
- 2025 – 80,676 miles
- 2024 – 71,920 miles
- 2023 – 64,718 miles
- 2022 – 52,986 miles
- 2021 – 48,539 miles
- 2020 – 45,795 miles
- 2019 – 38,622 miles
- 2018 – 30,459 miles
- 2017 – 28,891 miles
- 2016 – 27,176 miles
- 2015 – 24,964 miles
- 2014 – 22,628 miles
- 2013 – 19,398 miles
- 2012 – 17,331 miles
- 2011 – 15,311 miles
- 2010 – 13,486 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,939 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Front exhaust deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 31 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,939 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 94,939 miles
- Test number
- 745504679616
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail94,936 miles (+14,260)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,936 miles
- Test number
- 766422980479
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorRear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass80,676 miles (+8,756)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 80,676 miles
- Test number
- 780834439196
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension components corroded
Pass71,920 miles (+7,202)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 71,920 miles
- Test number
- 519198922130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,718 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 64,718 miles
- Test number
- 696415844609
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail64,718 miles (+11,732)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,718 miles
- Test number
- 261166021063
- Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass52,986 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 52,986 miles
- Test number
- 207332335109
- AdvisoryFront exhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Cv boot deteriorated
Fail52,986 miles (+4,447)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,986 miles
- Test number
- 641989776580
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Cv boot deteriorated
Pass48,539 miles (+2,744)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 48,539 miles
- Test number
- 332040290928
- AdvisoryFront exhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn
Pass45,795 miles (+7,173)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 45,795 miles
- Test number
- 549279960555
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,622 miles (+8,163)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 38,622 miles
- Test number
- 163481195240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,459 miles (+1,568)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 30,459 miles
- Test number
- 188613154780
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass28,891 miles (+1,715)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 28,891 miles
- Test number
- 519668001165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,176 miles (+2,212)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 27,176 miles
- Test number
- 565316507211
- AdvisoryNearside Rear cracking
Pass24,964 miles (+2,336)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 24,964 miles
- Test number
- 522681705341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,628 miles (+3,230)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 22,628 miles
- Test number
- 166329944297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,398 miles (+2,067)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 19,398 miles
- Test number
- 358846233402
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass17,331 miles (+2,020)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 17,331 miles
- Test number
- 565354422211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,311 miles (+1,825)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 15,311 miles
- Test number
- 677311121216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,486 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 13,486 miles
- Test number
- 583303240280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V7 GWJ
- Does V7 GWJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 GWJ is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V7 GWJ?
- The MOT on V7 GWJ is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V7 GWJ done?
- V7 GWJ was recorded at 94,939 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 5,075 miles a year.
- Has V7 GWJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V7 GWJ has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on V7 GWJ ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on V7 GWJ find?
- V7 GWJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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