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GY57 USZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,304 mi
Last recorded87,304 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY57 USZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 87,304 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 87,270 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated Nearside rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 78,666 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 62,576 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 60,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 55,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 53,598 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 53,598 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 51,985 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 47,563 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 39,324 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 37,790 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking and has a nail

Pass 18 Sep 2015 36,960 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 36,397 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2013 35,163 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 29,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

adjustment on rear shoes is advised

Pass 18 Jun 2011 24,784 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 20,749 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 20,749 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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GY57 USZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 GY57 USZ, 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 GY57 USZ registered?

GY57 USZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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