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GK57 OWC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,342 mi
Last recorded166,342 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK57 OWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 166,342 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 159,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 159,336 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake insecure back plate (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 152,120 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front suspension coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s rear number plate light dim

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

Offside Rear o/s rear light lens slightly cracked

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light up to half lights not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear suspension bump stops perished

Fail 16 Oct 2023 152,120 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt antiroll bar drop link lower ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front suspension coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s rear number plate light dim

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

Offside Rear o/s rear light lens slightly cracked

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light up to half lights not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear suspension bump stops perished

Pass 25 Oct 2022 145,664 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 145,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 138,848 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 138,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 135,624 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop perished and split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 100% worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop perished and split

Fail 28 Oct 2020 135,623 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop perished and split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 100% worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop perished and split

Pass 17 Oct 2019 129,479 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 129,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 122,873 miles

both rear bump stops perrished

wipers smearig and noisey

Fail 18 Oct 2018 122,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

both rear bump stops perrished

wipers smearig and noisey

Pass 25 Oct 2017 116,806 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 116,806 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 107,222 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 107,222 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 100,894 miles

slight bind at os/r brake

slight leak from exhaust

slight play in os/f inner rack joint

Pass 3 Nov 2014 91,000 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn low and sidewall cut

offside rear tyre worn low and perished

play in rack

Fail 30 Oct 2014 90,996 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn low and sidewall cut

offside rear tyre worn low and perished

play in rack

Pass 25 Oct 2013 76,998 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

nearside and offside front suspension arms rear bushes worn

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

play in rack

rear seat belts not tested

rear seats folded down unable to test

Pass 11 Sep 2012 61,876 miles

Small cut nearside front tyre side wall.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 55,848 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 44,257 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OWC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OWC, 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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GK57 OWC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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