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GK57 OVY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,320 mi
Last recorded97,320 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK57 OVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 97,320 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 97,298 miles

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2025 91,244 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 85,395 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2023 79,580 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 74,540 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Aug 2022 74,498 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot coming away from outer clip, does prevent ingress of dirt and water (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2021 69,322 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 69,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 65,076 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 58,403 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 51,977 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 44,859 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 37,960 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 May 2015 30,610 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking within the tread

Fail 21 May 2015 30,606 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking within the tread

Pass 27 May 2014 22,486 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 19,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2012 15,384 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 12,371 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 9,582 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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GK57 OVY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GK57 OVY, 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 GK57 OVY registered?

GK57 OVY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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