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GJ57 ECW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,279 mi
Last recorded98,279 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 ECW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 98,279 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 98,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lagging 42% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 97,524 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 90,245 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 90,245 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working Mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both tyres has a perishing showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2022 85,590 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 78,827 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 72,366 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 67,272 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 60,241 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

near side rear tyre starting to get close to limit

Fail 20 Aug 2018 60,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

near side rear tyre starting to get close to limit

Pass 4 Sep 2017 53,537 miles

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-R BUSHES.

TYRE O/S/F MINOR WALL DAMAGE.

TYRE O/S/R+N/S/R SPLITS BETWEEN TREADS.

Fail 4 Sep 2017 53,537 miles

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS-R BUSHES.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

TYRE O/S/F MINOR WALL DAMAGE.

TYRE O/S/R+N/S/R SPLITS BETWEEN TREADS.

Pass 5 Sep 2016 45,336 miles

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

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

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

engine and floor pan covers fitted.

o/s/f mirror case damaged.

slight damage o/s/f tyre .

Pass 8 Sep 2015 40,748 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 34,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Wipers poor condition.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 26,933 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 22,658 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 17,421 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 12,742 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 ECW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ECW, 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 ECW registered?

GJ57 ECW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 September 2007.

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