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GK57 WCF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,364 mi
Last recorded49,364 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK57 WCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 49,364 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2026 49,364 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 49,265 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle and spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 46,802 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 38,748 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 38,748 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper droplink dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 35,711 miles

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly , nearside marginal

Pass 3 Sep 2021 33,007 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 31,854 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 29,353 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 29,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2018 26,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 26,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 24,447 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges, close to limit

Pass 3 Aug 2016 22,441 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 17,057 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 16,937 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 11,181 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2013 6,575 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 5,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 5,814 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 4,348 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 WCF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc 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 WCF, 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 WCF registered?

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

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