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GU57 DZP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,889 mi
Last recorded143,889 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 DZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 143,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f 3-4mm left needs to be changed in ~4months time (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 143,888 miles

Central Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed co too high bet test not passed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) play due to suspension arm bolts worn significantly (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached play due to suspension arm bolts worn significantly (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split risk of detachment and causing play in steering on full lock (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f 3-4mm left needs to be changed in ~4months time (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

service needed as CO and Lambda too high

Pass 16 Sep 2024 114,712 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2023 111,409 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2023 111,409 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 111,234 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall damaged tyre been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 98,666 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 98,665 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 86,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 86,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 81,208 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 78,020 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 78,020 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s inner edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 72,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi blowing slightly

Fail 10 Aug 2018 72,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi blowing slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2017 65,983 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 59,771 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 54,014 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front inner and outer edges worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Rear both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2014 48,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 48,320 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 45,241 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 40,439 miles

offside and nearside front suspension lower arm bushes starting to split and slightly weak

shallow cuts to outside wall of offside and nearside front tyres

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 16 Aug 2011 35,630 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,108 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)

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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GU57 DZP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU57 DZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU57 DZP registered?

GU57 DZP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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