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GY57 YEG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

120,874 mi
Last recorded120,874 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY57 YEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 120,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 120,781 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 120,743 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Fronts in places. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Slight noise present on rotation of nsr wheel.

Pass 4 Jan 2022 117,819 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 117,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 105,285 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 105,283 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 96,949 miles

hand brake slight travel and time of test but not excessive

Fail 22 Nov 2019 96,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

hand brake slight travel and time of test but not excessive

Pass 7 Dec 2018 91,342 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 82,721 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 82,721 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low off scale. (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 75,689 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 69,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex. (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 69,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex. (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 62,337 miles

Engine service lamp illuminated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 62,337 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine service lamp illuminated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 54,726 miles

offside rear brake has slight bind

Fail 17 Dec 2013 54,726 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 20 Dec 2012 48,150 miles

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

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 21 Dec 2011 39,798 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 39,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Dec 2010 32,623 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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GY57 YEG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YEG, 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 YEG registered?

GY57 YEG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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