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GF57 CYT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,276 mi
Last recorded75,276 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 CYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 75,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Washer jet Misaligned ,washer pipe leaking

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 68,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 68,766 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 62,320 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light deteriorating (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 60,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 60,453 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 58,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 56,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Mar 2019 54,288 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 51,920 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 49,475 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 47,113 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 43,777 miles

Both bump stops cracking

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 29 Jul 2015 43,777 miles

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

Both bump stops cracking

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2014 38,020 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 32,900 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 29,298 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 29,298 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 21,606 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 16,470 miles

handbrake pulls up high

offside tyre scuffed

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 CYT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CYT, 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 CYT registered?

GF57 CYT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 September 2007.

Is GF57 CYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF57 CYT shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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