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GU57 YHY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

213,703 mi
Last recorded213,703 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 YHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 213,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 213,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 213,680 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wheel arch corroded with obvious sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill corroded through within 30cm of suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm no tread visible on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm no tread visible on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in outside edge of tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 204,831 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 204,807 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 195,740 miles

Both rear bump stop/shock covers deteriorated

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

RBT: park brake only minimum effort

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 19 Aug 2020 180,381 miles

Both rear shock cover/bump stops deteriorated

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

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

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

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

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 7 Jun 2019 161,374 miles

Both rear shock covers deteriorated

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

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

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

Under trays limit inspection

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Jun 2019 161,374 miles

Both rear shock covers deteriorated

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

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

Under trays limit inspection

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Mar 2019 159,381 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald, tread peeling from tyre, requires immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front steel wheel fitted, however correct sized tyre

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

Rear shock absorber stone guards insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2017 141,415 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber protection tube insecure

Offside Front steel wheel of the correct size fitted

Offside Rear shock absorber protection tube insecure

some components are hidden by protective covers

Pass 1 Nov 2016 126,276 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

brake fluid close to min level

Fail 1 Nov 2016 126,276 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake fluid close to min level

Pass 28 Oct 2015 113,535 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cut in outer side wall but not exposing cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear steel road wheel fitted but full size

Rear brakes noisey

Rear exhaust rear silencer very rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2014 106,138 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 95,985 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 80,342 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 80,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 62,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 48,043 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 YHY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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