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GP57 XLC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,601 mi
Last recorded70,601 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 70,601 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 70,601 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury morror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 61,373 miles

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Parking brake only just met the limit

Fail 6 Jul 2017 61,373 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Parking brake only just met the limit

Pass 4 Jul 2016 49,401 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Under-trays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2015 41,859 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 41,856 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 33,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to offside front wing

Pass 24 Jun 2013 27,456 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear tyres perrished.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 22,342 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 14,357 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 XLC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 XLC, 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 XLC registered?

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

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