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GJ57 YPU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,143 mi
Last recorded51,143 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 YPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 51,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 46,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

The fuel cap seal is slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2023 44,196 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 34,611 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 28,375 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 28,374 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 27,395 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 26,926 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 26,151 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 25,053 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 23,808 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 22,773 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside small crack in glass

Fail 10 Sep 2015 22,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside small crack in glass

Pass 10 Sep 2014 21,511 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 20,439 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 18,894 miles

Both O/S tyres and N/S/R tyre are cracking and cords are almost visable.

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 17,678 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 15,508 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 YPU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YPU, 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 YPU registered?

GJ57 YPU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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