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DE57 GZV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

76,982 mi
Last recorded76,982 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 GZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 76,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 76,982 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 72,783 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 72,783 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 67,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 65,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 63,876 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 63,876 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 59,448 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 54,287 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 54,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall cracked and tread separating on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks all round outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 49,122 miles

Nearside Front washer pipe split

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall ageing

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall ageing

Pass 8 Nov 2017 48,530 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre ageing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 48,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre ageing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 44,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall ageing

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover missing (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 44,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall ageing

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover missing (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 37,653 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 37,653 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 28,306 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 21 Jul 2014 27,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 16 Jul 2013 20,585 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 18,785 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. Floor pan covers fitted.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 16,205 miles

observsations only - partial floor pan covers, full rear wheel arch liners and partial front wheel arch liners all fitted.

Fail 9 Sep 2011 16,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

observsations only - partial floor pan covers, full rear wheel arch liners and partial front wheel arch liners all fitted.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 13,231 miles

These are observations and do not require attention: All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Full floor pan covers fitted.

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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DE57 GZV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DE57 GZV, 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 DE57 GZV registered?

DE57 GZV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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