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GJ57 ETT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

25,671 mi
Last recorded25,671 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 ETT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 25,671 miles

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 24,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 24,004 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 21,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose light cluster (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 20,770 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 20,426 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 19,690 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 18,127 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 16,091 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 14,173 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 13,568 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 13,001 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 11,797 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 10,823 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 9,515 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 7,553 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 7,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ETT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 ETT, 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 ETT registered?

GJ57 ETT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is GJ57 ETT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ57 ETT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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