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GJ57 LVT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

69,749 mi
Last recorded69,749 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 LVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 69,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 69,146 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Reversing light not working.

Underside of the vehicle corroded.

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 69,144 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Reversing light not working.

Underside of the vehicle corroded.

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 68,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe and middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Middle joint insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Reverse light not working

Fail 5 Mar 2024 68,120 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe and middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Middle joint insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Reverse light not working

Pass 14 Mar 2023 65,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi leaking and rear box is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front anti roll bar D bushes have slight movement

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Os headlamp image is becoming poor

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 65,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid All (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi leaking and rear box is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front anti roll bar D bushes have slight movement

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Os headlamp image is becoming poor

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 57,897 miles

Both headlight lens becoming poor but not affecting the beam image.

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 10 Mar 2022 57,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Bonnet secondary safety catch seized

Both headlight lens becoming poor but not affecting the beam image.

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 11 Mar 2021 52,685 miles

rear springs slightly corroded at base

slight oil leak round sump

Fail 10 Mar 2021 52,685 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front wipers smearing

rear springs slightly corroded at base

slight oil leak round sump

Pass 4 Mar 2020 47,461 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 47,461 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 42,048 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 36,667 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 36,667 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 31,726 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 28,793 miles

Both front and os rear tyres have worn to 3mm [165/70/14t]

Ns rear tyre has worn on outer edge close to limit

Steering is very heavy

Pass 10 Mar 2015 25,068 miles

Both rear tyres have worn to 3mm [165/70/14t]

Pass 14 Mar 2014 20,801 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 20,801 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 17,490 miles

Ns front tyre outer sidewall has small cut

Fail 5 Mar 2013 17,490 miles

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

Ns front tyre outer sidewall has small cut

Pass 12 Mar 2012 15,329 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 12,489 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 11,513 miles

steering is stiff

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 LVT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LVT, 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 LVT registered?

GJ57 LVT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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