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GP57 LMY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,381 mi
Last recorded135,381 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 LMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 135,381 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 135,380 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn smooth on inner edge, 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge recommend replacement

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 128,171 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge 185/60r14

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator loose, lower mounts broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 128,170 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlight top mount broken light is still secure

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge 185/60r14

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator loose, lower mounts broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 109,789 miles

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

Offside Headlamp upper mount broken

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

Radiator loose lower mounts broken

Pass 3 Jul 2023 94,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 91,942 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 88,884 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 83,948 miles

Washer pipe split at N/S bonnet hinge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 80,085 miles

Long travel on parking brake

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 75,099 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 75,099 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 70,420 miles

Front both tyres worn on outer edges

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 64,499 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 60,705 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 55,572 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 55,572 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 48,095 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 39,987 miles

n/s/r tyre has a small cut in side wall

Fail 12 Nov 2012 39,862 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre has a small cut in side wall

Pass 17 Nov 2011 32,254 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 17 Nov 2011 32,254 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Nov 2010 24,769 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 LMY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GP57 LMY, 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 LMY registered?

GP57 LMY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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