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GV57 BRX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,802 mi
Last recorded96,802 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 BRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 96,802 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Oct 2025 96,802 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 83,777 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2024 83,777 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater missing Mirror unit damaged, repeater unit missing. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2023 76,563 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 76,562 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 67,711 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 67,711 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 61,991 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 57,039 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 52,451 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 48,105 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 47,176 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 46,238 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 45,186 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 42,871 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 41,550 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 34,115 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 24,566 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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GV57 BRX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 GV57 BRX, 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 GV57 BRX registered?

GV57 BRX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 September 2007.

Is GV57 BRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV57 BRX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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