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GL57 HPU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,486 mi
Last recorded112,486 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 HPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 112,486 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 112,486 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 106,532 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 100,155 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 100,155 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 97,255 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 94,574 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 92,907 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear /perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 92,907 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits See sheet (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear /perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 91,195 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 86,272 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 80,558 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 75,519 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit and edge worn

undertrays

Pass 25 Feb 2016 69,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 64,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 23 Dec 2013 58,211 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 58,211 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 52,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are 1.6 to 2mm

both rear lower arm bushes perished.

n/s/r bump stops perished.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 47,544 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 31,339 miles

Punture O/S/R

Fail 22 Nov 2010 31,339 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Punture O/S/R

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 HPU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 HPU, 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 HPU registered?

GL57 HPU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 December 2007.

Is GL57 HPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 HPU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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