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GJ57 RYB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,997 mi
Last recorded133,997 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 133,997 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 133,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater not working n/s and o/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 116,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 28 May 2024 111,260 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 100,182 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 100,182 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 94,190 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 91,067 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 83,440 miles

Fuel cap washer deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn badly on inner edge and inner sidewall heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 83,435 miles

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

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

Fuel cap washer deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn badly on inner edge and inner sidewall heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 69,562 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing abnormally on inner edge

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

engine bay ECU insecure

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2018 52,288 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorating/cracking

Fail 14 Aug 2018 52,288 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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 close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front foglamp inoperative

fuel cap seal deteriorating/cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2017 32,157 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Jul 2017 32,157 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Aug 2016 22,565 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 20,468 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 17,915 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 15,230 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 12,787 miles

Nearside front tyre is wearing on outer portion

Fail 29 Aug 2012 12,785 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front tyre is wearing on outer portion

Nearside rear brake is grabbing slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2011 10,175 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 7,765 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 RYB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RYB, 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 RYB registered?

GJ57 RYB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 September 2007.

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