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GJ57 EAP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

70,368 mi
Last recorded70,368 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 EAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 70,368 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 70,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 66,505 miles

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

Front o/s & n/s front tyres wearing low inner tread

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 66,422 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front o/s & n/s front tyres wearing low inner tread

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 62,040 miles

slight play n/s/f drum stick

Fail 4 Mar 2021 62,040 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play n/s/f drum stick

Pass 3 Mar 2020 61,509 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 61,469 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 61,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2019 54,586 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 52,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 52,837 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 48,811 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi join blowing (7.1.2)

Central Front Exhaust noisy flexi join broken/ noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked/water ingress (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm across contact surface (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm across contact surface (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 48,811 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre tread 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Upper Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi join blowing (7.1.2)

Central Front Exhaust noisy flexi join broken/ noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked/water ingress (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm across contact surface (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm across contact surface (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 43,525 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 37,693 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 37,693 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 34,144 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 31,154 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 31,154 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 26,938 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 22,454 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 11,737 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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GJ57 EAP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GJ57 EAP, 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 EAP registered?

GJ57 EAP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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