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GP57 LKJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,486 mi
Last recorded58,486 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 LKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 58,486 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 56,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light covered up

nearside non obligatory mirror glass missing

nearside windscreen damaged and cracked on nearside

nearside wiper blade smearing

Fail 27 Jun 2015 56,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light covered up

nearside non obligatory mirror glass missing

nearside windscreen damaged and cracked on nearside

nearside wiper blade smearing

Pass 3 Jun 2013 44,597 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 31 May 2013 44,597 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 38,311 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 38,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 25,038 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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GP57 LKJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LKJ, 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 GP57 LKJ registered?

GP57 LKJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is GP57 LKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP57 LKJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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