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GY57 YDX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

58,675 mi
Last recorded58,675 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY57 YDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 58,675 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 56,886 miles

Front exhaust joint worn

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 May 2025 56,886 miles

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

Front exhaust joint worn

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 54,753 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 52,746 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 50,656 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 50,656 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 49,095 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 49,095 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 47,685 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 45,890 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 43,908 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2018 43,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 41,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 39,831 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 37,092 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 33,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 30,481 miles

Both rear bump stops starting to deteriorate

Parking brake lever travel is a little high

Fail 7 Jun 2013 30,481 miles

Both rear bump stops starting to deteriorate

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever travel is a little high

Pass 18 Jun 2012 26,752 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops starting to deteriorate

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,928 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 19,568 miles

engine not idling smoothly

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 YDX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 GY57 YDX, 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 YDX registered?

GY57 YDX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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