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GF57 XPH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,591 mi
Last recorded124,591 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 124,591 miles

Engine oil level on min

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a light source not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 124,591 miles

Engine oil level on min

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a light source not working

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 103,396 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner sections. Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Fail 6 Jan 2018 103,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner sections. Nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Jan 2017 78,755 miles

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 2 Jan 2016 55,883 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 55,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 40,956 miles

both rear tyre outer side walls starting to crack

Pass 4 Mar 2014 37,851 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 37,851 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 34,572 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

Pass 21 Feb 2012 25,303 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 19,401 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 XPH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XPH, 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 XPH registered?

GF57 XPH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 November 2007.

Is GF57 XPH safe to buy?

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