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GV57 ZZW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

77,659 mi
Last recorded77,659 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 ZZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 77,659 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2026 77,659 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 71,748 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

hand brake close to end of reserve travel

Fail 20 Aug 2025 71,748 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

hand brake close to end of reserve travel

Pass 16 Aug 2024 65,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 60,270 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 56,386 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pipe to the brake servo deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2021 51,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 50,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 50,844 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 48,724 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 46,590 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 43,872 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 38,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Pass 30 Nov 2015 33,889 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2015 33,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2014 29,583 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 26,198 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 26,196 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 21,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 15,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2010 10,648 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 ZZW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZZW, 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 ZZW registered?

GV57 ZZW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 December 2007.

Is GV57 ZZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV57 ZZW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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