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GK57 SXG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,410 mi
Last recorded109,410 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK57 SXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 109,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sign of repairs and covered in thick black sealants

Pass 15 Aug 2024 95,754 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 90,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil level on minimum on dipstick

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 90,434 miles

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) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil level on minimum on dipstick

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 83,282 miles

Nearside Front wing corrosion

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2022 83,282 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing corrosion

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2021 77,512 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 69,312 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2019 62,680 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back outer skin corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2018 57,160 miles

Nearside steering arms ball joint slightly play

Pass 30 May 2017 54,090 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 49,681 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 45,763 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 45,763 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 40,741 miles

engine oil level low.

Pass 23 May 2013 36,103 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 30,335 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 23,773 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 23,773 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 19,792 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 SXG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SXG, 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 SXG registered?

GK57 SXG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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