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GF57 ZXW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,918 mi
Last recorded119,918 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 ZXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 119,918 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 119,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 108,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Rear Exchaust Box Corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2018 95,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre edge starting to crack

Very slight leek from exhaust flexi

Pass 15 May 2017 85,654 miles

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

N/s/r tyre perishing

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 76,828 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint worn & slight leak not excessive

Pass 5 Nov 2015 70,449 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 60,414 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2014 60,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2013 51,254 miles

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

advice rear tyres on cracks on outer tread

Fail 23 Sep 2013 51,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advice rear tyres on cracks on outer tread

Pass 7 Sep 2012 40,414 miles

wear on front brake discs

Fail 7 Sep 2012 40,410 miles

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

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

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

wear on front brake discs

Pass 3 Oct 2011 29,831 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 29,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 21,474 miles

frt tyres worn edges

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 ZXW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZXW, 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 ZXW registered?

GF57 ZXW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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