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GX57 JPU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,936 mi
Last recorded83,936 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 JPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 83,936 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 83,929 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between front lower flexi and center exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 75,523 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 65,386 miles

OFF SIFDE FRONT TYRE HAS WEAR INNER EDGE

Pass 1 Aug 2022 52,045 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 52,045 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 41,713 miles

near side rear lamp has a slight crack

Pass 27 Jul 2020 32,978 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 28,897 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 28,663 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 27,656 miles

Both windscreen wipers smear

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 25,773 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorating

Front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 25,773 miles

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

Exhaust flexi deteriorating

Front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 82T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 23,721 miles

front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 23 Oct 2014 21,836 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 20,033 miles

motability controls fitted

near side front tyre starting to perish in treads

Pass 29 Oct 2012 17,052 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 13,942 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 9,683 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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GX57 JPU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GX57 JPU, 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 GX57 JPU registered?

GX57 JPU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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