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GJ57 EAY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,334 mi
Last recorded96,334 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 EAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 96,334 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 95,799 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 94,987 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 94,156 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 92,170 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 90,206 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 88,017 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 82,790 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2018 77,222 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Feb 2017 71,327 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 64,977 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2016 64,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Feb 2015 57,640 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 57,640 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 51,020 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,142 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 38,986 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 38,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 31,678 miles

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

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 EAY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ57 EAY registered?

GJ57 EAY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is GJ57 EAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ57 EAY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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