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Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
handbrake lever needs adjusting
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
handbrake lever needs adjusting
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front console bushes perished
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GF57 VZY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 VZY, 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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GF57 VZY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 December 2007.
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