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GF57 ACZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

58,833 mi
Last recorded58,833 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 ACZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 58,833 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush perished and cracked but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 58,832 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush perished and cracked but no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 55,074 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside & Offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 55,072 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective O-Ring Split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside & Offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 51,272 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 47,595 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 44,273 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 41,469 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 37,807 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 35,628 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 32,668 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 32,668 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 27,684 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 20,095 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 13,868 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 6,738 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 2,780 miles

Both Rear Tyres Slight Cracks in Tread Pattern

Pass 19 Sep 2012 22,734 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 22,730 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 16,945 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 13,882 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 ACZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ACZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF57 ACZ registered?

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

Is GF57 ACZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF57 ACZ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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