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GY57 YKP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,916 mi
Last recorded101,916 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY57 YKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 101,916 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 101,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 98,340 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Oct 2019 98,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2018 94,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nsf/osf ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 91,637 miles

Nearside Rear tyre split inside sidewall (not to cords)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nsf/osf ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 91,436 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Sep 2016 91,435 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear whell binding

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 85,737 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 79,733 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 74,027 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2012 58,788 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 40,768 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,619 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 YKP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YKP, 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 YKP registered?

GY57 YKP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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