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GJ57 XKN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,562 mi
Last recorded89,562 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 XKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 89,562 miles

Advise slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 16 Dec 2024 80,967 miles

Advise both front o/s cv boots cracked with slight grease seepage

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Dec 2023 72,072 miles

Advise front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Fail 12 Dec 2023 71,996 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Advise front b/pads 80% worn

Advise front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Pass 15 Dec 2022 67,932 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 67,932 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 63,445 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 58,810 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 53,038 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 49,397 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 49,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jan 2018 44,953 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 39,224 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 39,224 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 34,196 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 29,922 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 28,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2012 28,559 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2011 26,321 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 20,074 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 XKN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XKN, 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 XKN registered?

GJ57 XKN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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