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GL57 HRA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,116 mi
Last recorded154,116 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 HRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 154,116 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 130,123 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 130,123 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 117,045 miles

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

advise rear brake check

Pass 6 Apr 2018 50,050 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 50,050 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 109,529 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 97,255 miles

Front wipers are smearing

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

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

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER STEERING RACK JOINT HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY ADVISE REPACEMENT

Fail 15 Dec 2015 97,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall marked in yellow (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front wipers are smearing

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No water in washers topped up (8.2.3)

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER STEERING RACK JOINT HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY ADVISE REPACEMENT

Pass 21 Nov 2014 72,599 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust flexi deterorated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

water ingress in n/s headlamp aim passed

Pass 29 Nov 2013 58,901 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Nov 2012 48,602 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 37,355 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 25,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 HRA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HRA, 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 HRA registered?

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

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