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GJ57 NVY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,378 mi
Last recorded38,378 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 NVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 38,378 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 37,993 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 37,993 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 37,273 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 36,342 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 35,028 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 34,132 miles

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

Offside wiper poor

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 33,291 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 31,142 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 5 Sep 2018 31,142 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Aug 2017 28,748 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 26,124 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 23,342 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 23,161 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 20,390 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 17,624 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 14,438 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 11,712 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 7,205 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 NVY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ57 NVY registered?

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

Is GJ57 NVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ57 NVY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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