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GJ57 DZO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,937 mi
Last recorded99,937 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 DZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2024 99,937 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 97,357 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 94,649 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 94,648 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 93,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 93,609 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 90,935 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 88,775 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 87,160 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 87,117 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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 25 Sep 2017 84,821 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 84,538 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 75,369 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 66,357 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 57,381 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/f tyre has cut not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 4 Jun 2014 57,381 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

o/s/f tyre has cut not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 6 Dec 2012 44,385 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 38,071 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 30,016 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 30,016 miles

Nearside Outer Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) DANGEROUS

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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GJ57 DZO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GJ57 DZO, 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 GJ57 DZO registered?

GJ57 DZO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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