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GU57 YJD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,683 mi
Last recorded112,683 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 YJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 112,683 miles

rear exhaust corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2017 112,683 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 104,600 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 104,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 93,488 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 93,488 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge.(recommend replacement)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 82,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight damage to n/s lower sill

Fail 16 Sep 2013 82,777 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight damage to n/s lower sill

Pass 24 Sep 2012 72,186 miles

nearside side repeater lamp slightly damaged.

offside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge (close too limit recomend replacement soon).

slight wear in both inner steering rack ends.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 59,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

front wiper blades worn (recomend replacement)

n/s/f & o/s/f inner steering rack joints have slight play

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres perished & cracked

o/s/r tyre below 1.6mm on inside edge of tread

Pass 1 Sep 2010 44,623 miles

rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 1 Sep 2010 44,623 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded.

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 YJD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YJD, 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 YJD registered?

GU57 YJD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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