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GJ57 YPZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,878 mi
Last recorded86,878 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 86,878 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter small flange deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp unit condensation in lens

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 86,870 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter small flange deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp unit condensation in lens

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 75,335 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter small flange deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear lens outer body taped up

Pass 19 Mar 2024 70,190 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 68,398 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 68,392 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outerwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 63,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 58,508 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 58,508 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 53,958 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 49,591 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 49,591 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 47,235 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 44,654 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut/damaged.

Fail 7 Oct 2015 44,654 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut/damaged.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 41,864 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 37,093 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,823 miles

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front tyre split

Pass 24 Sep 2011 24,946 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 19,179 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 YPZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 YPZ, 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 YPZ registered?

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

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