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GJ57 JVO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

135,383 mi
Last recorded135,383 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 JVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 135,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 135,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 130,154 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 130,153 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 124,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 122,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lower. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower swivel gaiters split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbones, inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod end gaiters. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 118,548 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 115,945 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 113,613 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone inner rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 113,613 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone inner rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 110,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage flexible hose to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 110,706 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage flexible hose to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 107,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible section (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 104,208 miles

slight exhaust leak from front flexible

Fail 9 Feb 2017 104,208 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight exhaust leak from front flexible

Pass 8 Feb 2016 100,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible section (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 98,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 98,018 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s handbrake cable outer layer collapsing

Pass 7 Feb 2014 95,601 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 95,601 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 92,670 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 92,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Feb 2012 89,281 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 77,849 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 54,973 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 JVO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 JVO, 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 JVO registered?

GJ57 JVO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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