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GJ57 LVM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,115 mi
Last recorded67,115 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 LVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 67,115 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2026 67,115 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 65,284 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 62,723 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 62,723 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 59,610 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 56,577 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 54,044 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 53,560 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 51,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 51,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 49,085 miles

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

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

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

advise the parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 30 Aug 2017 45,924 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2016 42,643 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 39,376 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 35,996 miles

all four road Tyres are perishing

Pass 31 Aug 2013 32,049 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 28,499 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 28,498 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear park brake is also slow to operate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 22,297 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 15,564 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 LVM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LVM, 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 LVM registered?

GJ57 LVM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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