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GV57 ZTY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,844 mi
Last recorded165,844 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 165,844 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 161,979 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 161,979 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 157,919 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under tray fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2023 157,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under tray fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2022 151,470 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 151,470 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 142,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 129,290 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 129,287 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 119,878 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 108,356 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 108,352 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 100,028 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 99,992 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 89,708 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 78,977 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 66,267 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 51,267 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 37,980 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 28,694 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 16,857 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 ZTY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZTY, 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 ZTY registered?

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

Is GV57 ZTY safe to buy?

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