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GP57 KHJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,842 mi
Last recorded188,842 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 KHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 188,842 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 188,842 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 178,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish/crack also edge has small cut but not deep to reach ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing close to legal limit more on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 167,689 miles

Rear silencer exhaust box outer surface skin corroded & peeling

Pass 5 Jul 2021 160,136 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning brake light has one LED not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside number plate bulb dim

slight corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 31 Jul 2020 157,940 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 157,940 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 155,173 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 155,173 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 150,334 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 150,334 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 142,128 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 142,128 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 134,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 121,737 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 107,599 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 89,977 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 89,977 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 74,492 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 74,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 56,270 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)

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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GP57 KHJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GP57 KHJ, 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 GP57 KHJ registered?

GP57 KHJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 November 2007.

Is GP57 KHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP57 KHJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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