CarVerify

Free Car Check

GU57 YHZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,373 mi
Last recorded78,373 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

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

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 78,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust tail box heat shield loose

Fail 29 Aug 2025 78,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust tail box heat shield loose

Pass 31 Aug 2024 62,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazing to lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play in steering rack inner joint (s)

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazing to lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 62,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazing to lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play in steering rack inner joint (s)

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazing to lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 51,826 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 49,867 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2021 47,292 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 44,804 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 40,429 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 36,485 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 32,967 miles

Front BOTH FRONT ARM REAR BUSHES WORN

Pass 15 Aug 2016 30,161 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 27,732 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 25,114 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 22,554 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 19,634 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 15,675 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 11,969 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
Full Volkswagen Polo reliability report

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.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GU57 YHZ 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 YHZ, 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 YHZ?

You can check the full history of GU57 YHZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GU57 YHZ registered?

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

Is GU57 YHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU57 YHZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU57 YHZ 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 YHZ. 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.