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GV57 RZH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

21,872 mi
Last recorded21,872 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 RZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 21,872 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 9,188 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 9,188 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 8,902 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 1 Nov 2022 8,626 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 8,626 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 8,422 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 8,197 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 8,194 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 7,932 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover split but still preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 25 Oct 2018 7,443 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

n/s/f anti-roll drop link upper dust cover slightly damaged

slight corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 30 Oct 2017 7,084 miles

positive terminal of battery becoming insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2017 7,081 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

positive terminal of battery becoming insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2016 6,446 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 5,910 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 5,197 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 5,197 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 4,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre and offside rear tyres are slightly perishing

Pass 26 Oct 2012 3,633 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 3,193 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 2,486 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 RZH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 RZH, 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 RZH registered?

GV57 RZH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is GV57 RZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV57 RZH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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