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GJ57 XHE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

63,302 mi
Last recorded63,302 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 XHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 63,302 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 4 Nov 2024 61,254 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 58,857 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 58,857 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 56,810 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 55,190 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 54,124 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 49,353 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 40,677 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 33,753 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 53,236 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 24,540 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 22,541 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 20,324 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 17,563 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 14,652 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 XHE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XHE, 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 XHE registered?

GJ57 XHE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 October 2007.

Is GJ57 XHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ57 XHE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ57 XHE have outstanding finance?

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