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GL57 HPY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,079 mi
Last recorded164,079 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 HPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 164,079 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2023 164,079 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 160,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 154,676 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 154,676 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 147,344 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 147,344 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 142,969 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 138,850 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 132,564 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 124,665 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 117,158 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 98,202 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 80,111 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 80,109 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 60,116 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 40,208 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HPY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HPY, 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 HPY registered?

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

Is GL57 HPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 HPY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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