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CY57 GJU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

60,475 mi
Last recorded60,475 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY57 GJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 60,475 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 55,998 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 53,661 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 51,659 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s rear, o/s rear are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front (rear bush), o/s front (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box is corroded

rear axle is corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 48,401 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 43,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 31,595 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 28,524 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 23,869 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

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)

Under trays/trims fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2017 23,869 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Under trays/trims fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2016 21,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 20,184 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 3 Sep 2014 18,652 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 12 Sep 2013 17,989 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 15,393 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 4,470 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 4,128 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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CY57 GJU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 CY57 GJU, 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 CY57 GJU registered?

CY57 GJU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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The MOT history for CY57 GJU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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