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GL57 TVE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

83,767 mi
Last recorded83,767 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 83,767 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 83,767 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 67,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut in sidewall - not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 53,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 43,260 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear,nearside and offside ,slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 31,881 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 29,800 miles

OSF alloy NSF steel wheel but tyres same size

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 26,874 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 24,681 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 23,118 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 19,700 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 19,700 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 16,889 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 14,658 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 11,948 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 10,131 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 8,975 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 7,763 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 6,198 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 TVE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TVE, 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 TVE registered?

GL57 TVE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is GL57 TVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 TVE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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