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2007 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration GL57DFX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2007
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1400cc
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- Expired 04 Dec 2025
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 158,687 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 142,462 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 142,462 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 138,475 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 138,474 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Wiring loom is damaged (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 129,393 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Brake pad warning light on pads look ok
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 129,391 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad warning light on pads look ok
- Offside Rear Hand brake effort low
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,196 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear starting to misshape
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 107,355 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 103,529 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2019 24 Jun 202629 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,345 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2018 24 Jun 202628 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 88,236 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
30 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,581 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
15 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,216 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2016 24 Jun 20264 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 477,091 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,539 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,861 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2013 24 Jun 20264 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,317 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2012 24 Jun 202612 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,752 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2011 24 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GL57DFX was registered on 2007-11-30
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