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GJ57 EUD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

9,959 mi
Last recorded9,959 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 EUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 9,959 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 9,907 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 9,836 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 9,791 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 9,733 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 9,660 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 9,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 9,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 9,329 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 8,780 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 8,361 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 7,915 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 7,397 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 6,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 6,752 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 6,166 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 5,639 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 4,993 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 4,200 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 EUD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 EUD, 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

How do I check the history of GJ57 EUD?

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What year was GJ57 EUD registered?

GJ57 EUD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 September 2007.

Is GJ57 EUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ57 EUD 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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