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GV57 JHU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

61,635 mi
Last recorded61,635 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 JHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 61,635 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 59,474 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 57,849 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 55,506 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 55,506 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))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 53,472 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 51,190 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 49,011 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 49,011 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 46,752 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 46,752 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 44,057 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 40,906 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 37,513 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 33,575 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 28,438 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 23,474 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 19,676 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 19,676 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 15,606 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 12,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 12,622 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 JHU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 JHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GV57 JHU?

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What year was GV57 JHU registered?

GV57 JHU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is GV57 JHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV57 JHU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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