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GV57 RZF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,623 mi
Last recorded88,623 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 RZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 88,623 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 88,623 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure headlamp bracket broken off / front panel area damaged. (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 87,354 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 87,336 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 80,039 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2024 79,814 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 72,669 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 66,369 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear number plate light is dim

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded starting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle is corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2021 61,218 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 55,053 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 49,191 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 49,088 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing damaged resulting in sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake pads starting to wear low

wiper blades poor condition advise replacing

Pass 19 Sep 2018 42,568 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

n/s/r tyre shows perishing / cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2017 38,374 miles

n/s/r tyre shows slight perishing

slight interference on rear lights

washer jet tubing to washers is leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2016 33,935 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2016 33,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear STRONG ADVISE tyre heavily cracking

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2015 28,169 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 23,104 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 19,969 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 17,028 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 17,028 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 12,705 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 9,838 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 RZF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RZF, 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

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What year was GV57 RZF registered?

GV57 RZF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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