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GL57 FNJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

43,249 mi
Last recorded43,249 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 FNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 43,249 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 43,249 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 37,973 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 32,327 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 26,427 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 22,710 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 22,226 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 21,622 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 20,925 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 20,023 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 19,125 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 17,888 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 15,197 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 14,154 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 11,207 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 9,769 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 8,528 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 FNJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL57 FNJ registered?

GL57 FNJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 November 2007.

Is GL57 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 FNJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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