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GL57 BGX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,854 mi
Last recorded87,854 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 BGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 87,854 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2026 87,854 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 87,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 87,072 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 80,238 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 80,234 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 73,266 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 68,594 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 64,083 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 57,646 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 57,599 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slight handbrake travel and n/s brake performance slightly lower

tape on o/s mirror glass

Pass 15 Aug 2018 52,869 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 47,355 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Jul 2016 41,812 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 41,812 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 37,215 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 30,472 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 21,911 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 19,131 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 15,504 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2010 114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2010 114 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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GL57 BGX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc 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 GL57 BGX, 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 GL57 BGX registered?

GL57 BGX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 November 2007.

Is GL57 BGX safe to buy?

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