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LD57 GZF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

128,223 mi
Last recorded128,223 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 GZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 128,223 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 128,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 122,623 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 122,594 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut on inner rack end (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 119,731 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 112,314 miles

eml on

Fail 22 Mar 2023 112,314 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

eml on

Pass 15 Mar 2022 103,357 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 103,237 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 95,888 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 95,888 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))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 93,003 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 93,003 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside door mirror cover missing

Pass 20 Mar 2019 82,786 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside headlamps have a product on the lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 82,786 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside headlamps have a product on the lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between tread blocks 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 71,221 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 71,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged badly deteriorated + tyre worn close to wear markers and worn inner edge 185/60r14 (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged badly deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 59,716 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge 185-60/14

Fail 9 Mar 2017 59,716 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge 185-60/14

Pass 19 Feb 2016 47,134 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 47,100 miles

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

n/s mirror cover missing

slight play o/s steering tie rod

Fail 16 Mar 2015 47,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s mirror cover missing

slight play o/s steering tie rod

Pass 11 Sep 2014 45,707 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 45,707 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 39,620 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 35,507 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2012 35,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,703 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 21,260 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 21,256 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise travel on handbrake lever

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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LD57 GZF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 LD57 GZF, 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 LD57 GZF registered?

LD57 GZF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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