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GL57 HPZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,641 mi
Last recorded48,641 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 48,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 46,261 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 42,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 42,717 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 40,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 38,530 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))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 35,522 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 34,317 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 33,072 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 31,807 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 31,807 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 30,829 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 29,191 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 8 Sep 2014 27,825 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 26,479 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 26,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 22,358 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 17,766 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 17,766 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 13,156 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 HPZ 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 80%.

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 HPZ, 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 HPZ registered?

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

Is GL57 HPZ safe to buy?

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