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GL57 HGG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

108,758 mi
Last recorded108,758 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 HGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 108,758 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 108,758 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 100,057 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 88,849 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 78,028 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 70,193 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 66,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both sides wishbone back bushes splitting from bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +wearing on edges. 185/60/R14 82H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre over 10 years old (2009)+ wearing inner edges. **advise changing**

Rear Brakes squealing + handbrake lever high.

Rear window washer jet blocked

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

Pass 18 May 2020 63,443 miles

Brake fluid ageing

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low on outer edges 185/60/R14 82H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service due spanner illuminated

Pass 13 May 2019 59,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

service due spanner illuminated

Pass 3 Dec 2018 57,205 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake disks lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

service spanner/(insp) lamp illuminated

Fail 3 Dec 2018 57,204 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake disks lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

service spanner/(insp) lamp illuminated

Pass 7 Nov 2017 51,272 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (3.5.1i)

NSF tyre unevenly low on inside edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inner edge (185/60/14) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 44,797 miles

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

Slight play in OSF track rod steering arm

Fail 25 Nov 2016 44,797 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in OSF track rod steering arm

Pass 27 Nov 2015 38,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat preventing full check on seat belt

Pass 26 Nov 2014 32,800 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 29,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 26,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 21,577 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 14,428 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside front drop link upper dust cover loose

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 HGG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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