MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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alternator belt deteriorating-fraying-noisy,oil spill-transmission wet,exhaust-clamps deteriorating,front brakes rusting-noisy,rear tyre walls deteriorating,alloy wheel rims deteriorating-scabby-flakey!!
engine drive belt noisy,front brakes dusty-discs lipped-scored,transmission area damp-investigate
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front leak (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
engine drive belt noisy,front brakes dusty-discs lipped-scored,transmission area damp-investigate
engine oil dirty,emissions taken time to clear limits,coolant low,both front tyres very low on tread,passenger rear tyre tread bulged
passenger front steering arm balljoint play,exhaust deteriorating in places,rear brakes imbalanced
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive test stopped readings fluctuating (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and insecure (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported middle (7.1.1)
passenger front steering arm balljoint play,exhaust deteriorating in places,rear brakes imbalanced
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
bonnet catch stiff
coolant level low
exhaust back box corroded
undershields/engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearing inner edge
exhaust back box corroded
plastics fitted under body
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
cut n/s/r tyre tread
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R brake binding slightly
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
cut n/s/r tyre tread
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
cut n/s/f tyre sidewall
wipers smearing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
cut n/s/f tyre sidewall
wipers smearing
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
one bulb inop high level brake light
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ57 VKN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 VKN, 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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GJ57 VKN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 September 2007.
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