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GJ57 VPX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,413 mi
Last recorded84,413 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 VPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 84,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 84,413 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 14 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 80,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2023 79,886 miles

Nearside Rear asymmetric tyre fitted the wrong way round

Pass 20 Dec 2022 76,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 19 Nov 2021 72,573 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe damaged and has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 19 Nov 2021 72,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust flexi damaged but not leaking gases

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2020 69,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop perished.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A, not exceeding 10mm diameter. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 69,193 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop perished.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A, not exceeding 10mm diameter. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 64,602 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 64,602 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 59,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Wipers only just met the pass criteria, the pair need replacing.

Pass 10 Oct 2017 55,099 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 51,082 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 46,381 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 41,917 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 41,917 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 37,899 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 34,003 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 29,745 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 24,782 miles

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

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

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 VPX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VPX, 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 VPX registered?

GJ57 VPX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 October 2007.

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