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GP57 VCD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,025 mi
Last recorded156,025 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 VCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 156,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rubber exhaust mounts perished.

Pass 21 Mar 2025 152,047 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 146,509 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre over 10 years old

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 146,509 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre over 10 years old

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 142,002 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 133,136 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 133,115 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre section , sleeve deteriorated and loose front mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge also very low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both rear shocker covers insecure

rear exhaust box corroding and deteriorating

slight play and knock n/s inner rack joint

Pass 17 Sep 2020 122,669 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear shocker covers insecure

both wiper blades deteriorating

front exhaust mount splitting and deteriorating

slight lip front brake discs

slight play and knock n/s inner rack joint

Fail 17 Sep 2020 122,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear shocker covers insecure

both wiper blades deteriorating

front exhaust mount splitting and deteriorating

slight lip front brake discs

slight play and knock n/s inner rack joint

Pass 25 Sep 2019 120,310 miles

both rear shocker covers insecure

minor chip in windscreen

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

slight lip front brake discs

slight play and knock in n/s track rod end

Pass 24 Sep 2018 113,681 miles

slight bind o/s rear brake

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2018 113,681 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight bind o/s rear brake

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2017 108,479 miles

both rear shocker covers insecure

undertrays fitted

very slight play and knock in n/s inner rack joint

Fail 4 Oct 2017 108,479 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie arm (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres getting close to legal limit and very low on inner edges

both rear shocker covers insecure

undertrays fitted

very slight play and knock in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 8 Sep 2016 103,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 95,072 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

some movement in steering rack offside inner joint

Fail 9 Sep 2015 94,953 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

some movement in steering rack offside inner joint

Pass 4 Sep 2014 84,485 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 74,216 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 58,787 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 43,146 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 19,843 miles

front brake discs lipped and corroded on brake surface

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 VCD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VCD, 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 VCD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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