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GJ57 GXW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,335 mi
Last recorded94,335 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 GXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 94,335 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 94,178 miles

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 92,256 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clap (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 88,570 miles

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))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 79,490 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Hand brake reserve travel.

Pass 9 Sep 2021 75,254 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 75,238 miles

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))

Pass 6 Sep 2020 71,017 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2020 71,017 miles

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 70,246 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 69,711 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 69,711 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 68,706 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 61,268 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe blowing

Offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 13 Oct 2015 55,113 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Offside rear tyre tread depth low

Pass 10 Oct 2014 49,102 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2014 49,102 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2013 41,741 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 41,741 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 34,143 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 24,728 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 14,743 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 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.

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