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GU57 YHV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

116,042 mi
Last recorded116,042 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 116,042 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box corroding away

Pass 7 Aug 2025 113,338 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 112,755 miles

EML on

Front Both track rod end & suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust box corroding away

Fail 8 Aug 2024 112,755 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

EML on

Front Both track rod end & suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust box corroding away

Pass 10 Aug 2023 111,980 miles

EML on

Front Both Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorating

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

Rear Exhaust corroding away

Pass 27 Jul 2022 110,298 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded and peeling

Front number plate cracked

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 110,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust backbox corroded and peeling

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front tyre developing bald shoulders

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 108,448 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 107,271 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Fail 31 Jul 2020 107,268 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2019 104,226 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 104,216 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 99,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked and mis-shaped (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 99,025 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked and mis-shaped (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 87,695 miles

both rer tyres wearing inner edges

both rer tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 14 Jul 2017 87,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rer tyres wearing inner edges

both rer tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2016 76,584 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 76,580 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working wing mirror mounted (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 67,356 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 21 Jul 2015 67,356 miles

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 27 Jun 2014 56,138 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 43,627 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 37,758 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2011 29,579 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 18,104 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 YHV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YHV, 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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GU57 YHV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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