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GV57 JHA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,484 mi
Last recorded152,484 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 JHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 152,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 152,481 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake no reserve travel

Pass 28 Jul 2020 142,194 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 134,908 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 134,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 133,194 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 133,194 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 130,720 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 120,289 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2015 106,985 miles

1.advice rear exhaust system rusted.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothy side's. (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 98,301 miles

1.advice to change both front wiper blade's

exhaust rear section rusted.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 88,715 miles

1.advice exhaust rear section rusted.

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

advice to get tracking done.

Pass 1 Sep 2012 76,493 miles

slight bind to o/s/r brake

Fail 1 Sep 2012 76,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight bind to o/s/r brake

Pass 28 Sep 2011 65,297 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 52,982 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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GV57 JHA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JHA, 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 JHA registered?

GV57 JHA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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