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GA57 BEA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,315 mi
Last recorded85,315 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA57 BEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 85,315 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 85,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 84,218 miles

Windscreen has slight damage in zone B

Fail 10 Aug 2018 84,193 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center pipe blowing at joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 72,126 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Aug 2017 72,126 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 61,737 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 51,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 51,060 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 41,212 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 39,345 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

rear brake discs corroded on faces.

Fail 2 Oct 2013 39,345 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

rear brake discs corroded on faces.

Pass 29 Sep 2012 33,849 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 23,362 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 23,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 18,767 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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GA57 BEA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GA57 BEA, 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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GA57 BEA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 October 2007.

Is GA57 BEA safe to buy?

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