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GV57 ZTW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,354 mi
Last recorded89,354 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 ZTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 89,354 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 87,654 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2024 87,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very badly worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corrosion

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2023 75,732 miles

Front Washer pipe split/leaking but still clearing screen

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake travel high

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2022 71,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Fail 8 Sep 2022 71,536 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 25 Aug 2021 66,028 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Aug 2021 66,028 miles

Fuel hose leaking from engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Aug 2020 61,132 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 55,380 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 47,810 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 41,452 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 41,452 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 35,227 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 31,974 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 29,825 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 25,836 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 22,892 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 19,062 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 15,513 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 15,513 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 14,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 14,898 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 ZTW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel 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 ZTW, 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 ZTW registered?

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

Is GV57 ZTW safe to buy?

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