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GK57 VVO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

195,290 mi
Last recorded195,290 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK57 VVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 195,290 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 195,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split and insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 187,136 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Leaking Fluid (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Silencer heat shield hanging loose

Rear Silencer outer skin loose

Pass 6 Dec 2023 179,502 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 6 Dec 2023 179,502 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2022 171,115 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Dec 2022 171,114 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2021 162,227 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 155,656 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 155,656 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 149,756 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 139,255 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 125,554 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 6 Dec 2017 125,554 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2016 122,126 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 117,875 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2015 105,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake long travel

hi level brake lamp some leds non op.

Pass 10 Aug 2015 105,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake long travel

hi level brake lamp some leds non op.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 93,104 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner shoulder and worn on outer shoulder

offside front tyre badly worn on inner shoulder and worn on outer shoulder

offside rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2013 81,141 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 81,140 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 70,799 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2011 57,831 miles

front brake pads needed soon...wear noted in both front suspension lower arm rearmost bushes..

Pass 31 Aug 2010 42,553 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 42,553 miles

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

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 VVO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VVO, 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 VVO registered?

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

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