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Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay area (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component offside steering rack gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))
exhaust front pipe flexi joint deteriorated
offside front wheel arch liner not fitted
rear exhaust joint deteriorated
windscreen washer hose leaking
windscreen washers slow delivery
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay area (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component offside steering rack gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))
exhaust front pipe flexi joint deteriorated
offside front wheel arch liner not fitted
rear exhaust joint deteriorated
windscreen washer hose leaking
windscreen washers slow delivery
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire broken
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box & in very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire broken
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre perishing/cracking
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front number plate cracked
rear tyres slightly perished
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GL57 MTK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 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 MTK, 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 MTK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 December 2007.
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