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GF57 ACV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,421 mi
Last recorded121,421 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 ACV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 121,421 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 97,131 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 88,479 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 86,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 85,013 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 85,013 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 78,208 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also rubber starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 70,687 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 70,687 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 58,975 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 55,273 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 54,512 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 54,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2014 50,053 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 50,053 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 46,615 miles

Offside door indicator len broken but light working

Pass 8 May 2012 41,891 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 37,203 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 32,646 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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GF57 ACV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GF57 ACV, 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 GF57 ACV registered?

GF57 ACV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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