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GU57 UGO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,150 mi
Last recorded99,150 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 UGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 99,150 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 96,076 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 92,069 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 88,657 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 84,928 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer wrap (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 84,928 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer wrap (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 80,646 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer wrap (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 76,549 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 73,405 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 65,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Both rear wheels slightly binding

Pass 4 Oct 2016 62,091 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Rear brakes slight bind

Pass 29 Sep 2015 58,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm @ lowest point + bald inner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 58,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm @ lowest point + bald inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm @ lowest point + bald inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 55,111 miles

the exhaust rear box is corroded but not holed

Pass 19 Sep 2013 51,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 47,002 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 41,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 17,738 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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GU57 UGO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UGO, 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 GU57 UGO registered?

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

Is GU57 UGO safe to buy?

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