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GJ57 ECA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

78,289 mi
Last recorded78,289 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 ECA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 78,289 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking inbetween tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

rear axle corroded (spring mounts)

Pass 28 Jul 2025 75,516 miles

both headlamps starting to mist over

slight damage to o/s door mirror indicator repeater

Pass 22 Jul 2024 72,702 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 69,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 66,907 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 63,189 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 63,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached n/s/f bottom arm rear bush severely worn - marked yellow - (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2020 60,419 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 57,170 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre starting to show some cracking and is down to approx 2.8mm of tread in places

Offside Rear heavy cracking outer edge of tread o/s/r

Pass 31 Jul 2018 53,816 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

nearside rear tyre perishing outer shoulder

offside rear tyre perishing throughout

Pass 22 Jul 2017 49,554 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2016 44,492 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 36,715 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 34,380 miles

All 4 tyres have very small cracks in tread

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 31,528 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 28,116 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 24,325 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 ECA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ECA, 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 ECA registered?

GJ57 ECA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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