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GN57 DZV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,112 mi
Last recorded102,112 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN57 DZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 102,112 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 93,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low to inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Aug 2022 93,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low to inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Aug 2021 84,412 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer to flexi slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 75,536 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 62,549 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 47,444 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 36,950 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 35,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 35,881 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 35,465 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 35,465 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,520 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 33,211 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 31,391 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 31,391 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 26,078 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 20,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GN57 DZV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GN57 DZV, 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 GN57 DZV registered?

GN57 DZV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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The MOT history for GN57 DZV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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