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GK57 PSZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,315 mi
Last recorded108,315 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK57 PSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 108,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 108,276 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on outter edge / tyre size 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 82,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded front to rear / Damage to front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lens damaged / deteriorated (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever travel high, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 25 Nov 2023 71,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 25 Nov 2023 71,266 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2022 60,927 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 48,123 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES HEAVILY WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 48,123 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES HEAVILY WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 39,613 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 39,348 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both--headlamp aim barely visible!! (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 38,024 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 38,024 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 37,051 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 35,855 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 34,893 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 33,884 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 32,914 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 28,443 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 27,185 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 23,145 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 19,274 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 19,274 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 PSZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PSZ, 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 PSZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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