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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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
both rear bump stops perrished
wipers smearig and noisey
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
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)
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)
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)
slight bind at os/r brake
slight leak from exhaust
slight play in os/f inner rack joint
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
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
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
Small cut nearside front tyre side wall.
nail in nearside rear tyre
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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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