MOT Status
ValidMileage
116,042 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
Rear Exhaust box corroding away
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
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
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
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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges
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
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
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))
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))
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))
both rer tyres wearing inner edges
both rer tyres wearing inner edges
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both rer tyres wearing inner edges
both rer tyres wearing inner edges
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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside rear tyre getting low
offside rear tyre getting low
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
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was GU57 YHV registered?
GU57 YHV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.
Is GU57 YHV safe to buy?
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