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GJ57 VKN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,956 mi
Last recorded159,956 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 VKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 159,956 miles

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!!

Pass 25 Sep 2018 156,968 miles

engine drive belt noisy,front brakes dusty-discs lipped-scored,transmission area damp-investigate

Fail 25 Sep 2018 156,968 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 154,583 miles

passenger front steering arm balljoint play,exhaust deteriorating in places,rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 4 Oct 2017 154,583 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 145,084 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 135,884 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 128,650 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 128,650 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 114,090 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 114,090 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 98,949 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut n/s/f tyre sidewall

wipers smearing

Fail 29 Aug 2012 98,948 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 82,770 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 63,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 63,177 miles

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?

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 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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