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GP57 VBV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,856 mi
Last recorded144,856 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 144,856 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

exhaust system rusty

Fail 30 Nov 2015 144,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on

exhaust system rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2014 126,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

exhaust system rusty

offside front tyre worn on inner edge recommend renew

Fail 13 Dec 2013 111,964 miles

engine management light is on

exhaust rusty including brackets

handbrake near no reserve travel

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside front lower wishbone suspension arm rear bushes have slight play

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 13 Dec 2013 111,964 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light is on

exhaust rusty including brackets

handbrake near no reserve travel

nearside and offside front lower wishbone suspension arm rear bushes have slight play

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 12 Dec 2012 99,884 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 99,882 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 82,807 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 64,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 64,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VBV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VBV, 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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GP57 VBV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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