MOT Status
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94,335 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clap (6.1.2 (a))
Centre exhaust clamp broken but no leak
Hand brake lever has slight reserve travel
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Hand brake reserve travel.
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Pedal very spongy (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake valve leaking Wheel cylinder leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust flexi pipe blowing
Offside rear tyre worn low
Front brake pads wearing thin
Offside rear tyre tread depth low
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
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GJ57 GXW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 GXW, 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 GXW registered?
GJ57 GXW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 September 2007.
Is GJ57 GXW safe to buy?
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