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GV57 ZHA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,069 mi
Last recorded85,069 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 ZHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 85,069 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 85,069 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 67,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 67,166 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working on mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level only just (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre perished but no cords visible

Offside Front tyre worn/bald inner edge no cords visible but very close

Pass 24 Oct 2014 51,925 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 51,692 miles

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

Nearside front door mirror damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2013 42,161 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 42,131 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 35,128 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 29,835 miles

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

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 7 Oct 2010 23,677 miles

n/s mirror lens cracked

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

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 ZHA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZHA, 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 ZHA registered?

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

Is GV57 ZHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV57 ZHA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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