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GJ57 LUR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,850 mi
Last recorded82,850 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 LUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 82,850 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 82,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 76,549 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 72,445 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 70,423 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is aged

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

Nearside Rear tyre is aged

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

radiator loose in housing

Fail 13 Sep 2022 70,421 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is aged

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

Nearside Rear tyre is aged

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

radiator loose in housing

Fail 5 Sep 2022 70,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is aged

Nearside Rear tyre is aged

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

radiator loose in housing

Pass 4 Sep 2021 67,727 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 67,727 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 64,323 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 64,321 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2018 64,315 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 64,315 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 62,943 miles

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

advise brake pad warning light on

Fail 17 Jan 2017 62,943 miles

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

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

advise brake pad warning light on

Fail 9 Oct 2015 62,937 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 38,025 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 27,854 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 25,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Dec 2010 21,846 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 21,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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 LUR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LUR, 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 LUR registered?

GJ57 LUR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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