MOT Status
ValidMileage
133,451 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine sump corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust system corroded
engine sump corroded
unable to inspect rear seat belts due to not be able to gain access
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front play in steering rack inner joints
Offside Front play in steering rack inner joints
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear travel in hand brake
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear travel in hand brake
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint (7.1.2)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint (7.1.2)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)
play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)
play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Both front brake discs worn
Nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge
Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front body wing damaged
nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall of the tyre ply or cords not showing at time of test.
nearside rear body wing damaged
nearside rear door damaged
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
GU57 MBY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 MBY, 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
How do I check the history of GU57 MBY?
You can check the full history of GU57 MBY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was GU57 MBY registered?
GU57 MBY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 September 2007.
Is GU57 MBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for GU57 MBY shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GU57 MBY have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GU57 MBY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.