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GF56 ZGH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,153 mi
Last recorded89,153 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 ZGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 89,153 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 89,146 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2022 82,513 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside front bumper inscure

Pass 31 Mar 2021 73,066 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 73,062 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 62,027 miles

Front oil leak

Offside Front gator weeping

Fail 25 Feb 2020 62,027 miles

Front oil leak

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front gator weeping

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 53,904 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 50,329 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 50,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 46,792 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 43,696 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 40,501 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 37,013 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 16 Jan 2013 33,881 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 29,596 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 24,843 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 17,144 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 17,144 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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GF56 ZGH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GF56 ZGH, 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 GF56 ZGH registered?

GF56 ZGH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 January 2007.

Is GF56 ZGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 ZGH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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