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GU57 YJC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,802 mi
Last recorded120,802 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 YJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 120,802 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 117,385 miles

slight play in both inner rack joints

Fail 15 Aug 2023 117,377 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 10 Aug 2022 113,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 109,489 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Aug 2021 109,487 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))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Aug 2020 109,096 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

wipers appear slow

Pass 24 Apr 2019 108,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and smooth inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside inner tie rods ()

Fail 24 Apr 2019 108,487 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and smooth inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside inner tie rods ()

Pass 29 Oct 2018 100,301 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 100,301 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 84,043 miles

Air Con Leaking - High Side By Condenser

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Fog Lamp Damaged/Deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavy Wear On Inner Shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 57,900 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 42,551 miles

offside front tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 22 Aug 2014 38,225 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 32,182 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2012 26,378 miles

small cut to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 26 Aug 2011 21,033 miles

front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

n/s & o/s/f console bushes perished- o/s/f splitting

Pass 27 Aug 2010 15,487 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 YJC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YJC, 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 YJC registered?

GU57 YJC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 September 2007.

Is GU57 YJC safe to buy?

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