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GK57 RYU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

194,436 mi
Last recorded194,436 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK57 RYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 194,436 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 194,319 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 176,806 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 176,806 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 160,834 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 160,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 144,765 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

vehicle fitted with under covers at time of test

Fail 2 Sep 2016 144,765 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

vehicle fitted with under covers at time of test

Pass 1 Sep 2015 127,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both the front wipers are slightly smearing the screen

the rear silencer outer shell is slightly corroded

the rear washer jet is blocked

Fail 1 Sep 2015 127,166 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both the front wipers are slightly smearing the screen

the rear silencer outer shell is slightly corroded

the rear washer jet is blocked

Pass 1 Sep 2014 110,096 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 97,741 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 97,731 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 80,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside brake warning lamp wire broken

Fail 5 Sep 2012 80,226 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside brake warning lamp wire broken

Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,784 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 51,117 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 51,114 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 RYU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RYU, 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 RYU registered?

GK57 RYU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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