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GJ57 LVU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,020 mi
Last recorded114,020 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 LVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 114,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 111,644 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 108,990 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 104,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 99,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 95,090 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 91,460 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end boot deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 86,091 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 80,697 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 71,885 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 71,885 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 62,206 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 62,206 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and cut in side wall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2014 58,256 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 51,712 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 46,098 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 38,448 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2010 31,584 miles

offside front tyre starting wear inner edge

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 LVU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LVU, 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 LVU registered?

GJ57 LVU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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