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GX57 LNP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,312 mi
Last recorded62,312 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 LNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 62,312 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

petrol cap seal perishing.

Pass 20 Mar 2024 60,236 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 60,206 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 57,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear petrol cap seal slightly perishing.

Fail 28 Mar 2023 57,413 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Central central exhaust sleeve loose.

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear petrol cap seal slightly perishing.

Pass 30 Mar 2022 55,221 miles

both front and nearside rear tyre valves rubber stems starting to perish

both front axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

both front brake discs starting to rust on inner surfaces

both front tyre treads starting to wear on inner edges

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate/ slight leak and centre exhaust clamp/ sleeve is rusty/ cracked

front/ rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

rear screen washer jet not working

Pass 9 Apr 2021 54,394 miles

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

front and rear suspension coil springs surface rusting

front brake discs inner surfaces starting to rust

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate and slight leak

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

rear axle mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

Pass 23 Mar 2020 54,138 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate and slight leak

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear screen washer jet not working

Pass 8 Apr 2019 52,595 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

Pass 3 Apr 2018 50,675 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate and slight leak

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

Pass 10 Apr 2017 49,025 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate and slight leak

rear screen washer jet not working

Pass 13 Apr 2016 47,215 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

offside rear tyre tread sidewalls starting to crack/ perish

rear screen washer jet not working

Pass 12 Mar 2015 43,723 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers wiper blade smeary

engine management light staying on indicating a fault

Pass 4 Jun 2014 37,280 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake warning light permanently on - advise investigation.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 30,519 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 24,961 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,217 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 14,218 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 14,216 miles

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

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 LNP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc 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 LNP, 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 GX57 LNP registered?

GX57 LNP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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The MOT history for GX57 LNP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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