MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,890 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
hand brake travel high but not excessive
Exhaust leak from front
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust leak from front
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside windscreen washer pipe is leaking.
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on limit (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding parking and or service brake (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding parking and or service brake (1.2.1 (f))
Handbrake has little reserve travel.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside rear outer handbrake cable is worn
Nearside windscreen washer pipe is leaking.
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on limit (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Required parking brake effort just met(16%v16%)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white - on limit (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively parking/service brake (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Nearside rear outer handbrake cable is deteriorated.
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white - on limit (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively parking/service brake (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Nearside rear outer handbrake cable is deteriorated.
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting - on limit (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting - on limit (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through to cord on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively attention recommended (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside outer driveshaft joint gaiter is staring to split.
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively attention recommended (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside outer driveshaft joint gaiter is staring to split.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
forward exhaust slight blow
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
forward exhaust slight blow
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres bald on inner edges
o/s/r tyre starting to split
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres bald on inner edges
o/s/r tyre starting to split
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside mirror damaged
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside mirror damaged
nearside mirror backing missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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GJ57 LSN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 LSN, 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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GJ57 LSN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 September 2007.
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