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GF57 WOB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

138,659 mi
Last recorded138,659 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 WOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 138,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 132,149 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 126,657 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 122,081 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 122,081 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 118,704 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2021 113,958 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 111,094 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2019 104,812 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2018 98,404 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 92,049 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 85,747 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Offside Ball joint has slight play Steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Child seat fitted

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2015 80,409 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,839 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 68,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2012 62,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 57,838 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 89,918 miles

advise rear brake strip and clean next servivce

both front (rearmost) wishbone bushes worn and have movement

front brake pads approx 3/4 worn

long park brake travel

spare tyre flat

Fail 8 Mar 2011 89,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

advise rear brake strip and clean next servivce

both front (rearmost) wishbone bushes worn and have movement

front brake pads approx 3/4 worn

long park brake travel

spare tyre flat

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 WOB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WOB, 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 WOB registered?

GF57 WOB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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