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GJ57 GYC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

118,003 mi
Last recorded118,003 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 118,003 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front headlamps misty

rear suspension components show little corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2026 118,003 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front headlamps misty

rear suspension components show little corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2025 115,884 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front headlamps misty

Pass 24 Jul 2024 112,886 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 112,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 107,327 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 107,327 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side rear (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 102,464 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 97,864 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 97,864 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 94,558 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 94,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

reverse lamp not working

Pass 7 Sep 2019 91,184 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 91,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 85,640 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 79,762 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

offside front inner track rod has slight play

offside headlamp bracket broken but not insecure

Fail 5 Sep 2017 79,762 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

offside front inner track rod has slight play

offside headlamp bracket broken but not insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2016 73,432 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 67,225 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 67,225 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 59,610 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 59,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 51,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 51,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 40,354 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 40,354 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 29,931 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 24,188 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 GYC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 GYC, 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 GYC registered?

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

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