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GP57 VTX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

127,548 mi
Last recorded127,548 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 VTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 127,548 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 127,544 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 122,684 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 122,684 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 118,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 118,334 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 114,536 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 108,987 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 104,230 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 99,611 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 91,715 miles

both front tyres perished

exhaust back box corroded

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 85,663 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake pads wearing uneven (nearside lower than offside)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 78,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm, wearing on edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 71,845 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2016 71,845 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 64,410 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)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 64,410 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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,762 miles

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

all tyres cracked between tread

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2014 57,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

all tyres cracked between tread

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,030 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 45,322 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 45,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front lower arm rear bushes splitting

Pass 1 Dec 2011 44,931 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 36,443 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 VTX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VTX, 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 VTX registered?

GP57 VTX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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