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GL57 DFX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,687 mi
Last recorded158,687 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 DFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 158,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 142,462 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 142,462 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 138,475 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 138,474 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Wiring loom is damaged (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 129,393 miles

Brake pad warning light on pads look ok

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 129,391 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on pads look ok

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hand brake effort low

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 117,196 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear starting to misshape

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 107,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 103,529 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 88,345 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 88,236 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 72,581 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 59,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 477,091 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 43,539 miles

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

tyre size 185/60/14t

Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,861 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 33,317 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 25,752 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 DFX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GL57 DFX, 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 DFX registered?

GL57 DFX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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