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GF57 DMO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,426 mi
Last recorded117,426 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 117,426 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 117,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 114,941 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

Offside Front Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

Pass 30 May 2017 113,272 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 113,270 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 110,044 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 May 2015 103,502 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 94,199 miles

front pads and discs worn

Pass 22 May 2013 81,112 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 May 2013 81,079 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 outer door sill damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2012 78,544 miles

n/s door mirror/side indicator damaged.

Fail 21 Sep 2012 78,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s door mirror/side indicator damaged.

Pass 24 Sep 2011 65,157 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front pads wearing low

n/s side repeater cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2010 47,439 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 DMO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GF57 DMO, 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 DMO registered?

GF57 DMO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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