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GJ57 DZZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,110 mi
Last recorded89,110 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 DZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 89,110 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 84,597 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 82,199 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 79,364 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 75,727 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 75,726 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 71,901 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 66,366 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 66,337 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 55,638 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 41,486 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 41,486 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 34,389 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 28,883 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2012 23,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Nov 2012 23,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 19,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front brake disc pitted

Pass 16 Sep 2010 15,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front brake disc slightly scored

Fail 13 Sep 2010 15,237 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front brake disc slightly scored

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 DZZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GJ57 DZZ, 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 DZZ registered?

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

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