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GJ57 ECZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,614 mi
Last recorded87,614 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 87,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 77,375 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 67,054 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 67,054 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 65,118 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 62,894 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 60,719 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 58,664 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 56,220 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 52,099 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 47,943 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 47,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,967 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 39,285 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 39,285 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 39,285 miles

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

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 33,848 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 29,191 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 28,993 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 23,871 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 23,871 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 18,854 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 14,574 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 ECZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ECZ, 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 ECZ registered?

GJ57 ECZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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The MOT history for GJ57 ECZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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