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GU57 ZKJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,254 mi
Last recorded99,254 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 ZKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 99,254 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 98,856 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 98,855 miles

Nearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 96,564 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 96,563 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 93,974 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 90,630 miles

play in n/s steering rod

play in o/s steering rod

Fail 31 Jan 2018 90,589 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60x14 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

play in n/s steering rod

play in o/s steering rod

Pass 15 Dec 2016 87,333 miles

n/s & o/s/f steering rods worn to excess

Fail 7 Dec 2016 87,263 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s & o/s/f steering rods worn to excess

pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 15 Aug 2015 82,443 miles

Nearside Front play in steering rod

Offside Front play in steering rod

Pass 8 Aug 2014 77,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 77,883 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 72,073 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 60,445 miles

no rteserve travel at handbrake lever

Fail 12 Sep 2012 60,445 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

no rteserve travel at handbrake lever

Pass 10 Sep 2011 46,492 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 46,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/f wishbone bush split

rear brake application uneven

Pass 26 Aug 2010 33,029 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 ZKJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZKJ, 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 ZKJ registered?

GU57 ZKJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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