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GV57 WZO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,200 mi
Last recorded170,200 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 WZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 170,200 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp condensation

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp condensation

Parking brake has long travel

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2018 170,199 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit brake wear sensor (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated wear sensor connector missing (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp condensation

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp condensation

Parking brake has long travel

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2017 162,843 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 162,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 140,263 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 140,263 miles

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

Front tyres have heavy wear on inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2015 128,821 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 114,004 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 May 2013 89,552 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2012 69,727 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 69,727 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 32,874 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 WZO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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